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Walter Tull 09:22 - Mar 23 with 2336 viewsGlasgowBlue

Never heard of him? Me neither.

The first Black infantry officer in the British Army and the first black outfield professional footballer

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/walter-tull-david-

Denied the Military Cross because of the colour of his skin. To remember the 100th anniversary of his death 126 cross party MP's are calling for him to be awarded the Military Cross posthumously.
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Walter Tull on 09:27 - Mar 23 with 2316 viewssoupytwist

There was a piece about him on Look East last night, which featured Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank, current Northampton Town manager.

You can watch it here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-43504856/hasselbaink-wh

and read more about it here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43504448
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Walter Tull on 09:31 - Mar 23 with 2296 viewsBlueBadger

Walter Tull on 09:27 - Mar 23 by soupytwist

There was a piece about him on Look East last night, which featured Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank, current Northampton Town manager.

You can watch it here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-43504856/hasselbaink-wh

and read more about it here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43504448
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Walter Tull on 09:45 - Mar 23 with 2274 viewsNo9

I thought the first Black Pro footballer was Aurthur Wharton GK / Winger?
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Walter Tull on 10:07 - Mar 23 with 2241 viewsGlasgowBlue

Walter Tull on 09:45 - Mar 23 by No9

I thought the first Black Pro footballer was Aurthur Wharton GK / Winger?


I think Arthur Wharton only played his professional games as a goalie.

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Walter Tull on 10:12 - Mar 23 with 2235 viewsusm

Its me "either"

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Walter Tull on 10:17 - Mar 23 with 2227 viewsGlasgowBlue

Walter Tull on 10:12 - Mar 23 by usm

Its me "either"


It is. But I prefer to talk on here as if I am casually conversing with friends in a pub rather than addressing the Oxford Union. Init.

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Walter Tull on 10:29 - Mar 23 with 2214 viewsjaykay

Walter Tull on 10:17 - Mar 23 by GlasgowBlue

It is. But I prefer to talk on here as if I am casually conversing with friends in a pub rather than addressing the Oxford Union. Init.


you in a pub this time of day. explains a lot.

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Walter Tull on 10:39 - Mar 23 with 2200 viewshomer_123

Walter Tull on 10:29 - Mar 23 by jaykay

you in a pub this time of day. explains a lot.


It's Scotland.....this is late in the day.

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Walter Tull on 10:48 - Mar 23 with 2189 viewsFixed_It

Very well known in Northampton. Sixfields Stadium is on Walter Tull Way.

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Walter Tull on 10:50 - Mar 23 with 2184 viewsHennikerBlu

Thanks for posting this, extraordinary story! I am sure there has been a documentary about him, Ah I found it, seems to be in segments though:

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Walter Tull on 10:53 - Mar 23 with 2174 viewsHennikerBlu

When I first heard about his story, I found it completely riveting.

100% agree! He should be awarded the MC!
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Walter Tull on 11:14 - Mar 23 with 2149 viewsGlasgowBlue

Walter Tull on 10:53 - Mar 23 by HennikerBlu

When I first heard about his story, I found it completely riveting.

100% agree! He should be awarded the MC!


It would be very surprising if he isn't.

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