WILLIAM (BILL) C. WRIGHT ‘64

WILLIAM (BILL) C. WRIGHT ‘64 – ‘67
Inducted 1997

William (Bill) C. Wright ‘64-‘67 was an all-round athlete and student. When Wright started at MC, he played cornerback for the Takoma Park Campus team that was undefeated and ranked fourth in the nation. In his second year in MC, he played for the Rockville Campus football team.

Also in his second year, the left-handed pitcher led the Rockville Campus baseball team to an undefeated season. He had 100 strikeouts in 66 innings. He earned all-region honors and was later drafted by the Washington Senators.

WILLIAM (BILL) C. WRIGHT ‘64 - ‘67

He received the MJC most scholarly athlete award in 1966. Wright also received the Most Valuable Player Award for MC baseball in 1966. He continued his studies at the University of Kentucky, where he received a scholarship to play baseball. In 1972, he received a teaching fellowship at George Washington University and earned a master’s degree. For two years, he had the opportunity to participate in a teacher exchange program at the International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Teaching physical education has been Wright’s life. He has enjoyed a 29-year tenure with Montgomery County Public Schools. He has coached baseball for 17 years, mostly at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) High School. In 1989 he was named the Montgomery County Baseball Coach of the Year.

In his 20-year career as a basketball coach, Wright has also enjoyed success. He was named Montgomery County's Basketball Coach of the Year in 1984 and his teams have been state and regional champions.

His involvement in other sports includes coaching high school gymnastics, track, and football. He has also coached basketball and baseball as a volunteer in local youth leagues. In addition, he organizes and directs free clinics for girls and boys in the Bethesda area.