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. 

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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