World’s first black professional footballer to be honoured where he first played

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Except he was the second black professional footballer. Andrew Watson, the Scottish football captain from 1881 was the first. Many historians didn't know Andrew was black until recently hence the confusion. colin__drury

What about the first white basketball player? Because it would be daft, much like this story.

Only racists reward people because of their skin colour

O M G

Jesus, that's amazing. Imagine that.

Man, the left really like to hyper focus on race. It's kinda creepy.

Was he any good or just black

I think you'll find it was this chap.

Why?

Who cares

What about the first openly gay player 🤷‍♂️

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