Terry Leon Wright (born July 17, 1964) is an American former professional

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who played two seasons with the

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of the

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(NFL). He first enrolled at

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before transferring to

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. Wright was also a member of the

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, Oklahoma City Twisters and

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. His brother Toby Wright also played in the NFL.

Early life

Terry Leon Wright was born on July 17, 1964, in

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. He attended South Mountain High School in Phoenix.

College career

Wright first played

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for the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes of

. Wright then transferred to play for the

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. In 1986, he recorded 42 tackles, two fumbles recoveries, four interceptions and an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Professional career

Wright signed with the

after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Browns after summer camp. Wright was signed by the

during the 1987 NFL players' strike and played in 13 games, starting two, for the team during the 1987 season. He played in eight games for the Colts in 1988. Wright played for the Oklahoma City Twisters of the Minor League Football System in 1990. Wright played in 54 games for the

from 1991 to 1994.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Terry Living people 1964 births Players of American football from Phoenix, Arizona American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes football players Temple Owls football players Indianapolis Colts players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players NFL replacement players 21st-century African-American sportsmen 20th-century African-American sportsmen Players of Canadian football from Phoenix, Arizona