Arthur Wharton
Soccer player
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Arthur Wharton was a Gold Coast born mixed race British football player. He is widely considered to be the first black professional footballer in the world. Wikipedia
Born: October 28, 1865, Jamestown/Usshertown, Accra
Died: December 13, 1930 (age 65 years), New Edlington, United Kingdom
Siblings: Alfred Wharton and Charles Wharton
Sports: Soccer