Walter Tull
Footballer and soldier in World War I
Born
April 28th, 1888
137 years ago
Died
1918
107 years ago — 30 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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An English footballer and soldier, achieved recognition as one of the first black players to compete in the Football League. Played for Tottenham Hotspur from 1909 to 1911, and later joined Northampton Town. Enlisted in the British Army during World War I and served with the Middlesex Regiment. Died in combat in 1917, remembered for bravery in action and posthumously recognized as a pioneer in breaking racial barriers in football.
Played for Tottenham Hotspur
Became one of the first black footballers in the Football League
Served and died during World War I
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