Walter Tull
English professional footballer and army officer (1888-1918) · Footballers · Died at 29
Walter Daniel John Tull was an English professional footballer and British Army officer of Afro-Caribbean descent.
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Northampton Town F.C.1911
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.1909-1911102
Clapton F.C.1908
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He played as an inside forward and half back for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town and was the third person of mixed heritage to play in the top division of the Football League after Arthur Wharton and Willie Clarke. He was also the first player of African descent to sign for Rangers in 1917, while stationed in Scotland.
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1918 · aged 29
