Arthur Wharton (1865 - 1930)
The World’s first Black Professional Footballer – and also the 
world’s first 100 Yard record holder (10secs in 1886) 
Arthur Wharton, a Darlington and North East Hero. 



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erect a statue in his honour

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and down load the Podcast

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