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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View campaign news letter archive Rio Ferdinand and Shaun Campbell  , photographed at the filming of 'Rio's 'Kick it Out' debate for Manchester United Television (MUTV). Rio has embraced and supported the Arthur Wharton Foundation on a number of occasions - seen here with the bronze Maquette (model statue) of  Arthur Wharton.  This is was made specifically for UEFA - a fitting stage for the statue to be premiered.

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