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Oct 11, 2021 ... One of the first mixed heritage players to be in an English football team and a British Army officer of World War One, Walter Tull paved the way for equality ... Sep 13, 2015 ... Walter Tull one of Britain's first black 1st division footballer's and first black infantry army officer who died in action 1918. English professional footballer Walter Tull (1888–1918) was the grandson of a slave in Barbados. During World War I, he became the first British-born person of ... Mar 25, 2018 ... Tull was cited for his “gallantry and coolness” during the Italian offensive of that year after safely leading 26 men on a night raiding party. Feb 1, 2021 ... Considered to be one of the most creative and brilliant managers of football in history, he led both Huddersfield Town and Arsenal to FA Cups ... Walter Tull was a successful footballer and officer in the British Army in World War One. These achievements are even more exceptional because Walter was Afro- ... May 15, 2010 ... He was Britain's 'first black professional footballer. He played inspirational, brilliant football first for Tottenham Hotspurs FC for one ... Jan 23, 2018 ... Walter Tull, a professional footballer and Britain's first Army officer of black heritage, will be commemorated through community engagement ... Nov 2, 2021 ... Walter Tull, the first black player to sign for #RangersFC, was recently inducted into the highly prestigious National @FootballMuseum Hall ... Sep 8, 2024 ... The drama tells the inspiring story of pioneering black footballer Walter Tull. Award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer ...