What is Jim Wright's full name?
Jim Wright
Jim Wright nickname(s):
Jim Wright
Jim Wright date of birth:
December 12, 1935
How old is Jim Wright?
90
Where was Jim Wright born?
Edinburg, Texas USA
What is Jim Wright nationality?
American
What is Jim Wright's occupation?
Football Coach
Short Biography
Jim Wright (born December 12, 1935) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Wichita State University from 1974 to 1978, compiling a record of 17–37–1. Wright was born on December 12, 1935 in Edinburg, Texas. He played college football as a quarterback at Texas A&M; University from 1954 to 1956. Prior to becoming head coach at Wichita State, Wright worked as an assistant football coach at Texas Tech University from 1961 to 1966, at Mississippi State University from 1967 to 1969, and at the University of Tennessee from 1970 to 1973Sport(s) FootballBiographical detailsBorn December 12, 1935 (age 81)Edinburg, TexasPlaying career1954–1957 Texas A&M;Position(s) QuarterbackCoaching career (HC unless noted)1961–1966 Texas Tech (assistant)1967–1969 Mississippi State (assistant)1970–1973 Tennessee (assistant)1974–1978 Wichita StateHead coaching recordOverall 17–37–1