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Born in Yonkers, New York , Wright was a winner everywhere he went. With baseball's inaugural professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869, he Batted .633 and hit 49 Home Run s in 57 games. In 1871 , Wright joined the Boston Red Stockings , whom he led to National Association championships four times in five years ( 1872 - 1875 ). As a member of the Boston Red Caps ( 1876 - 1878 , 1880 - 1881 ), Wright twice led his teams to National League championships ( 1877 and 1878), and as a member of the Providence Grays ( 1879 and 1882 ), he led his teams to another National League pennant (1879); During the 1879 season, he was also manager of the team. He retired after the 1882 season with a .302 batting average. Wright was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 1937 . He was also inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2005. His brother Harry Wright is also a member of both Halls; a third brother, Sam , also played professionally. EXTERNAL LINKS
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