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First ever Black professional footballer honoured
Arthur Wharton is considered to be the first ever Black professional footballer in the world. He was born in Ghana, and moved to Darlington where he started his career in 1886.
Arthur Wharton is considered to be the first ever Black professional athlete, footballer and coach in the world. He was born in Ghana and moved to Darlington, where he played in 1885-1886 season. Karen Gabay hears about his remarkable life story from Shaun Campbell the founder of the Arthur Wharton Foundation.
