Age, Biography and Wiki
Hoover J. Wright was born on 23 July, 1928 in Hebron, Maryland, U.S., is a N American football and track and field coach. Discover Hoover J. Wright's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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75 years old |
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Cancer |
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23 July, 1928 |
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23 July |
| Birthplace |
Hebron, Maryland, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2003 |
| Died Place |
Cypress, Texas, U.S. |
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United States
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Hoover J. Wright Height, Weight & Measurements
At 75 years old, Hoover J. Wright height not available right now. We will update Hoover J. Wright's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Hoover J. Wright Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hoover J. Wright worth at the age of 75 years old? Hoover J. Wright’s income source is mostly from being a successful coach. He is from United States. We have estimated Hoover J. Wright's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Hoover John Wright Sr. (July 23, 1928 – March 7, 2003) was an American football and track and field coach.
Wright earned a bachelor's degree from Maryland State College—now known as University of Maryland Eastern Shore—in 1948 and a master's degree from Pennsylvania State University.
He also completed post-graduate work at the University of Iowa and the University of North Texas.
He served as the head football coach at Paul Quinn College in Paul Quinn College form 1955 to 1960 and two stints at the head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, from 1966 to 1968 and 1973 to 1979.
Wright's coaching career began at Shorter College in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
At Shorter, he was head football coach, men's and women's basketball coach, and track coach.
His next post was at Paul Quinn College where he was the athletic director and head football coach.
Wright served two stints as the head football coach at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, from 1966 to 1968 and 1973 to 1979.
His record at Prairie View was 31–68–2.
Wright also found success as a track and field coach at Prairie View.
He was the head coach of the programs for over 40 years and his teams secured two NAIA Indoor titles and one NAIA outdoor title.
He was also placed in the Drake Relays Hall of Fame in 1986 for his excellence as a coach.
At age 71, Wright was seriously injured during a bus crash on the way to a track meet where four of his athletes were killed and five were seriously injured.
Later that season, Wright was able lead his team to put the tragedy behind them by defending their Southwestern Athletic Conference indoor track championship.
He served as the meet referee of the NCAA National Championship track meet in 1987.
Wright died on March 7, 2003, at his home in Cypress, Texas.
In 2005, he was inducted into the USTFCCCA Hall of Fame.
The school has since honored him by naming their annual track meet after his legacy.
