Arthur Wharton
Arthur Wharton (28 October 1865 – 12 December 1930) was a English former football player. He is believed to be the first black professional football player in the world.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Arthur Wharton | ||
| Date of birth | 28 October 1865 | ||
| Place of birth | Jamestown, Gold Coast | ||
| Date of death | 13 December 1930 (aged 65) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper, Midfielder (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1885-1886 1886-1888 1889-1894 1894-1895 1895-1897 1897-1899 1899-1901 1901-1902 | Darlington Preston North End Rotherham Town Sheffield United Stalybridge Rovers Ashton North End Stalybridge Rovers Stockport County | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Arthur Wharton Media
Wharton (seated second from left on front row) while playing for Darlington F.C. (1887)
Arthur Wharton in later years
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