Heidelberg Athletics Hall of Fame
Coming to Heidelberg after being a jack-of-all-trades in high school, starting at defensive end while serving as the backup quarterback, as well as excelling in track in the shot put and discus, Brian Wright stepped right in and started fourteen games in his first two years as a Student Prince.
He would continue on this path to success entering his junior year when he was named weightlifter of the year. He carried that momentum into the season where he recorded 12 sacks and was named 1st team All-OAC. Wright didn't stop there, however, as he was named team captain as a senior and finished up garnering 1st team All-OAC honors again as well as being named a Football News Honorable Mention All-American.
It wasn't just the football field where Wright excelled, as he also qualified for the OAC championships in the javelin and discus in 1988, 1989, and 1990. As a graduating senior from Heidelberg in 1990, Wright was the recipient of the Paul H. Hoernemann award.
Continuing with his love for football, Wright served as a junior high defensive coordinator from 1995-2000 for the Batavia Bulldogs, helping guide the team to a 37-5 record during his time there, including two championships and one undefeated season.
Brian is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, kayaking, and camping. He is also a member of the award-winning Southern Gateway Barbershop Chorus. He received his MBA from Northcentral University in 2009 and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in e-commerce.
Wright currently resides in Mount Orab, Ohio with his wife Amy and has two children, Tyler and Morgan.
