The Work of Historians and Biographers Piecing Together His Story

Oct 30, 2016 ... The first black officer to lead white soldiers into battle in the history of the British army. Britain's second professional black footballer. Nov 12, 2024 ... Edward was adopted by the Warnock family of Glasgow, becoming Edward Tull-Warnock. Tull's professional football career began after he signed ... Football Battalion in World War i ... This racial abuse left Walter sitting on the bench for many a game, until he was signed to Northampton Town FC. He played ... Appearances: 10. Goals: 2. Played in the Club's first-ever matches in the top flight, 1909-10. The first black outfield player to appear in the Football League. Sep 8, 2024 ... The drama tells the inspiring story of pioneering black footballer Walter Tull. Award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer ... Jun 23, 2020 ... Your favourite footballer might be Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling or one of the other excellent black footballers that showcase their skills ... Oct 20, 2020 ... One report in the Football Star, headlined “Football and the Colour Prejudice”, is thought to be the first time racial abuse was mentioned in a ... Feb 25, 2013 ... In October 1909, after a match against Bristol City, a reporter wrote of the City fans: 'They made a cowardly attack upon him in language lower ... Mar 21, 2018 ... The nation's first infantry officer of black heritage British Army officer made history on the football pitch and in World War 1. Oct 24, 2012 ... Walter Tull's tale may be nearly a century old but the lessons he learnt on the football field and in the trenches remain true to this day.