What was Arthur Wharton famous for?

In 1886 Arthur became the fastest man in Britain winning the Amateur Athletics Association national 100 yards champion at Stamford Bridge, London – the first time the trophy was won by a Northerner. His sporting prowess was spotted at Darlington Football Club, where he was selected to play as goalkeeper.

Did Arthur Wharton have kids?

In September 1893 he married a local girl, Emma Lister. The couple had two daughters, Minnie and Nora. In the late 1890s Wharton also coached Stalybridge Rovers. In 1896 he signed Herbert Chapman who was later to become a highly successful manager of Huddersfield Town and Arsenal.

Was Arthur Wharton married?

In 1890 he married Emma Lister (1866–1944) at Rotherham in Yorkshire.

What sports did Arthur Wharton play?

Arthur Wharton was born in Ghana in 1865. In 1883, he moved to Darlington, England where he began his amazing sporting career. Arthur became the first black professional footballer, the first official fastest man, a professional cricketer and a rugby player.

Who was the first player in soccer?

William (Pudge) Heffelfinger, the first professional football player.

Who was the first black football player in UK?

Arthur Wharton
Arthur Wharton (1865-1930) The Ghana-born goalkeeper is widely considered not only England’s, but the world’s first Black professional footballer. He started his career at Darlington and was also part of Preston North End’s so-called ‘Invincibles’ during the 1880s.

Who was the first black football player?

Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall were the first black players in what is now the NFL in 1920.

Who is the first best soccer player in the world?

Winners