Mural of Arthur Wharton Unveiled in Darlington

DARLINGTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: A mural of Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer who turned out for Darlington, is unveiled to mark his 155th anniversary on October 28, 2020 in Darlington, England. Arthur Wharton was the first black professional footballer in the world and played as a goalkeeper for Darlington. The mural is situated on Widdowfield Street at the site of the Arthur Wharton Foundation. Arthur Wharton was born in Ghana in 1865. In 1883, he moved to Darlington, England where he began his sporting career. Not only was he the first black professional footballer, but the first official fastest man, a professional cricketer and a rugby player. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
DARLINGTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: A mural of Arthur Wharton, the first black footballer who turned out for Darlington, is unveiled to mark his 155th anniversary on October 28, 2020 in Darlington, England. Arthur Wharton was the first black professional footballer in the world and played as a goalkeeper for Darlington. The mural is situated on Widdowfield Street at the site of the Arthur Wharton Foundation. Arthur Wharton was born in Ghana in 1865. In 1883, he moved to Darlington, England where he began his sporting career. Not only was he the first black professional footballer, but the first official fastest man, a professional cricketer and a rugby player. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
Mural of Arthur Wharton Unveiled in Darlington
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