The Brutality of Passchendaele

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 ... Oct 21, 2021 ... “It remains tragic that Walter was unable to feature for Rangers, but we remain immensely humbled that he was our first black player in a time ... Oct 26, 2022 ... Walter Tull (1888-1918) was a professional footballer and WWI soldier. Beginning his football career at Clapton FC at the age of 20, he was soon spotted and ... Walter Daniel John Tull (28 April 1888 – 25 March 1918) was an English professional footballer and British Army officer of Afro-Caribbean descent. 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. Mar 8, 2025 ... Honouring Walter Tull: a football pioneer and war hero. The first black outfield player in the Football League, he broke racial barriers and ... 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- ... 2 days ago ... ... football venue in London, but also the ground where Walter Tull – one of the first Black players in England – started off playing as an ... 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 ... Oct 1, 2012 ... A keen footballer, the young Walter began playing for local Clapton FC in 1908-09 and was signed up as a professional footballer for Tottenham ...