What role did football clubs play in the war effort?

Serving in the famous 'Footballers' Battalion' the 17th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, he reached the rank of Sergeant. Still able to play football when on ... Jun 12, 2017 ... When it comes to making history, there are few footballers who could claim the same influence as Walter Tull. Not only was he a pioneering ... Mar 23, 2018 ... Walter Tull: The incredible story of a football pioneer and war hero · He was one of English football's first black players and the British ... As a pioneer Walter Tull is an icon. In 1999, at Northampton football stadium, a memorial to him was unveiled. There's even a trophy named after him. Walter ... Walter Tull, footballer to solider (Photo - waltertull.org). Is there any use ... Vasili, P (2010) Walter Tull, (1888-1918), Officer, Footballer […] ... Book review - Walter Tull, 1888-1918: Officer, Footballer. ... IT seems incredible today that anyone should care about the country of origin of our footballing ... Oct 18, 2023 ... GFC School Students learn about Walter Tull. Walter Tull is a name that means little to most football fans. The trailblazing footballer and ... Jan 19, 2014 ... This grandson of slaves was 29 when he was killed in action in 1918. He has no known grave. Perhaps through prejudice he was never awarded the ... From 1908 he started to play football and was signed by Clapton FC, then the following year by Tottenham Hotspur F.C. He was the second person of African- ... Mar 27, 2018 ... The PFA have been proud of the contributions of Walter Tull for many years. He was part of the 1st Footballers Battallion, the 17th (Service) ...