Death
Wright died of a lung ailment on October 3, 1895 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, just short of 60 years old. He is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Wright was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2005. His brother George Wright is also a member of both Halls; a third brother, Sam, also played professionally.
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