Arthur Wharton was a soccer player often mentioned the first Black footballer of note—although he started several years after Andrew Watson. From here, the distinction is made that Wharton was the first Black professional player. His career spanned a period of 17 years and eight teams. Athletic Background Born October 28, 1865, in Accra, Ghana (then Jamestown, Gold Coast), he […]
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