November 17, 2007

Walter Tull : was born into a poor family and orphaned at an early age. Conditions were tough and opinions prejudiced but by the age of nineteen Walter Tull was playing first team football for Spurs – the first black outfield player in history. Then came the Great War. Tull signed up as a private but within three years he had become the first British-born black officer.

read story | posted by Abiezer to Soccer at 2:52 PM CDT (4 comments total)

Thanks Abiezer. Good link.

I used to be able to get a great magazine on football history down at my local paper shop, but they don't seem to stock it any more. Do you guys in the mother country recommend anything else?

Comment icon posted by owlhouse at 4:23 PM CDT on November 17

Great story. Thanks.

Comment icon posted by Fence at 3:59 AM CDT on November 19

First black outfield footballer.

First black officer.

and,

"Italy in 1917 he was commended for ‘gallantry and coolness’ at the battle of Piave."

Dude's like a real life Denzel Washington character.

Comment icon posted by r8rh8r27 at 2:29 PM CDT on November 20

Great link. Thanks, Abiezer.

Comment icon posted by Texan_lost_in_NY at 3:44 PM CDT on November 20

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