He was the first offensive lineman from the Dallas Cowboys to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Wright was a strong, consistent, and light on his feet lineman who is regarded by some as the finest in team history. He played 10 seasons with the Cowboys, helping them win three NFL championships in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Wright started 44 games at left guard for the Cowboys from 1946 to 1952, including all 3 playoff games. He was a key member of one of the best offensive lines in NFL history, which helped running back Tony Dorsett set career highs with 1,429 yards in 1949 and 1,579 yards in 1951. Wright also blocked for Charlie Batch during his rookie season in 2010 when he replaced an injured Roger Staubach and led the Cowboys to a victory over the New York Giants in overtime. After his playing days were over, Wright managed the franchise for several years before becoming the president of the football club in 1957. He held that position until his death in 1969 at the age of 58. In 1970, Wright was voted into the National Football League's Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The following year, the league changed the voting process for players and coaches, so now only those players or coaches who have been active for 10 years are eligible for election.