James Earl Wright (American football)
He attended Stephen D. Lee High School, where he lettered in baseball, football and track.[1] Wright attended Memphis State University and was the Tigers' starting quarterback for three seasons.As a senior, Time referred to Wright as "the most dangerous back in the South".[2] Wright was leading the nation in total offense as a senior before suffering torn cartilage in his left knee against Southern Mississippi.[5] Wright missed the entire 1962 season due to his knee injury.