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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Track 1 "Song for Arthur"  by Jimmy Blue
Track 2 "Wharton Blues" by Shaun Campbell
Track 3 "How far can you go" by Maurice Paton
Track 4 "Arthur's Song" by Reduced to Clear
Track5 "Wharton of Darlington (Solo)" by Shaun Campbell
Track 6 "Wharton of Darlington" by Shaun Campbell 
with Tree Note

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