1865–1930
The first Black professional footballer
Born in Accra, Wharton kept goal for Darlington, Preston North End, Rotherham Town and Sheffield United. He was also a record-breaking sprinter, running 100 yards in ten seconds in 1886.
1901–1988
Jack Leslie
The England cap he was denied
1888–1918
Walter Tull
Footballer, soldier, officer
1958-2018
Cyril Regis
Cyril Regis (1958–2018) was one of the defining figures in the story of Black players in English football. He was a powerful, graceful centre-forward who faced…
1951–
Clyde Best
West Ham's trailblazer
