Black History Month: Arthur Wharton
It would be easy to boil down Arthur Wharton’s achievements to his role as the first professional black footballer in the English Football League, but it would also be incredibly downplayed.
Moving from Ghana to England at the age of 19 in 1882, Wharton went on to become one of history’s most well-rounded sportspeople, venturing into cricket, football, athletics and cycling.
His talents could not be confined to a single sport. He was the first recorded person to sprint 100 yards in 10 seconds
Moving from Ghana to England at the age of 19 in 1882, Wharton went on to become one of history’s most well-rounded sportspeople, venturing into cricket, football, athletics and cycling.
His talents could not be confined to a single sport. He was the first recorded person to sprint 100 yards in 10 seconds