Walter Tull was an English professional footballer born on April 28, 1888. He played for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspur, Northampton Town, and the Rangers from 1908 to 1918. He was the first black outfield player in the top division of English football and the second black officer in the British Army.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)
About
Forward who played professionally from 1908-1918 for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspur, Northampton Town, and the Rangers.
Before Fame
He began his education at Mundella Primary School.
Trivia
He fought in the Battle of the Somme in World War I and was later killed in action during the Spring Offensive.
Family Life
He grew up in Kent, England with his parents Daniel Tull and Alice Elizabeth Palmer.
Associated With
As the first mixed-race person to become a commissioned officer in the British Army and the second to play in the top division of British soccer, he helped break down barriers much like Jackie Robinson.