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Rick Wright, at Majestic Holiday Camp, Barry Island. *ONE of the last things Rick Wright
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Rick Wright, at Majestic Holiday Camp, Barry Island. *ONE of the last things Rick Wright
Rick Wright, at Majestic Holiday Camp, Barry Island. *ONE of the last things Rick Wright ever did was give a uge smileafter learning that Cardiff City were still top of the league. It was, said his daughter, the only place the former owner ever accepted the club being. Wright, chairman from 1992 until 1995, died aged 81 in Brisbane, Australia, yesterday 12 days after suffering a stroke. During his time at the Bluebirdshelm he became a club legend alongside manager Eddie May, who passed away in his sleep aged 68 earlier this year. Wrights daughter, Martine Leben, said he had been fragile for the past nine months after a stroke in March. 29th April 1992
Western Mail Archive
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Cardiff
Wales
Media ID 21650854
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This poignant print captures a moment of pure joy and pride in the heart of Rick Wright, former owner and chairman of Cardiff City Football Club. Taken at Majestic Holiday Camp in Barry Island, it showcases one of the last smiles he ever wore upon learning that his beloved team was still leading the league. For Wright, this coastal retreat held a special place where he wholeheartedly accepted nothing less than Cardiff City's success. Sadly, this iconic figure in football history passed away at the age of 81 in Brisbane, Australia, just twelve days after suffering a stroke. His daughter, Martine Leben, revealed that her father had been fragile for several months following another stroke earlier that year. During his tenure as chairman from 1992 to 1995, Wright became an esteemed legend alongside manager Eddie May who tragically passed away earlier this year. Their combined efforts left an indelible mark on Cardiff City's legacy. As we reflect upon this photograph from the Western Mail Archive's Memory Lane Prints collection, we are reminded not only of Rick Wright's unwavering dedication to his club but also of the fleeting nature of life itself. This image encapsulates both triumph and fragility—a bittersweet reminder that even legends must eventually bid farewell to their passions.
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