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Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame Member
Theodore "Ted" A. Wright
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BAKER UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Recognizes with appreciation
Elbert Stanford Wright,
Giles Owen Wright,
Theodore (Ted) A. Wright
Who have brought honor to the University through their athletic achievements as well as with their service and devotion to their alma mater.
ELBERT STANFORD WRIGHT ‘16
1894-1977
One of five brothers and three sisters – Baldwin resident. Played varsity basketball. Lettered. Attended University of Chicago, 1927-28. Taught history at Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. Was commissioned as one of the first black second lieutenants and served overseas with distinction in World War I.
Served for over 25 years with the Kingston Club, San Francisco
GILES OWEN WRIGHT ‘22
1899-1974
Football letterman Orange 22, November, 1920, “He is the most deadly passer on the team, and when it comes to breaking up passes Giles is always there when the ball arrives. Giles has had to fight much abuse and criticism from unsportsmanlike rooters, but he has performed like a gentleman at all times, because he was fighting for Baker, and Baker stands for clean sportsmanship.”
Orange 28, November, 1921, “Giles well represents the “triple threat” type of football player that makes him a feared opponent. He can pass, kick, and run equally well, and his defense work is unexcelled.”
Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the yearbook staff.
Coach Emil Liston placed him on Baker’s all-time football team in 1939.
MA – University of Michigan ‘35
Teacher and coach 1922-1968. Nicknamed “Unc” by his students.
1922 George Smith College, Sedalia, Mo.; 1923-26 Kansas Vocational School.
1927-32 Austin H.S., Knoxville, Tenn.; 1932-34, Sumner H.S., Kansas City, Mo.
1935-47 Xavier University, New Orleans; 1947-49 Washington H.S. , New Orleans.
1949-71 Texas College, Tyler, Texas. Head of health and physical education. Also served as director of athletics.
THEODORE (TED) A. WRIGHT ‘25
1902-1974
Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Majored in history.
Football 1,2,3,4 – Scored all points in two victories his senior year.
Basketball 1,2,3. Tennis 1,2,3,4. Member of the “B” Club.
Member of the Classical Club.
MA- University of Michigan.
Taught at Howard University, Taladega College, and later established the physical education program at Tallahassee College. Taught 13 years at Xavier University, also established their physical education program.
Taught 24 years at Georgia State College, Savannah, Ga. Was a member of the National Education Association and the Athletic Coaches Association. Represented Baker at the inauguration of President Eugene Clayton Calhoun, Paine College, Augusta, Ga. (1967).
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