Ted Wright

Weldon H. "Ted" Wright (November 15, 1913 – December 1, 1983) was an American football halfback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played college football at North Texas State Teachers College.
Early life.
Wright was born in Savoy, Texas and attended Sherman High School in Sherman, Texas.
College career.
Wright attended and played college football at North Texas State Teachers College, now known as the University of North Texas. He became the first player from North Texas to play in the NFL.
Professional career.
Wright was signed by the Boston Redskins, where he played in and part of . In November, he was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he played for the remainder of the season.