Wolves played a number of floodlit friendlies against some of the top sides in Europe. Wolves became champions of England for the first time when they won the first division in the 1953/54 season, becoming the only club to have been champions of three division (they won the third division north in 1923/24 and the second division in 1931/32).Īlso in the 1953/54 season, Wolves became one of the first clubs in Britain to install floodlights in their stadium.
Cullis, together with England captain Billy Wright, led Wolves throughout the 1950s – the most successful period in the club’s history. Legendary former player Stan Cullis became manager in 1948 and helped Wolves win their third FA Cup, defeating Leicester City 3-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium the following year.
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