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Walter Tull - one of the first black footballers and army officers

The inspirational story of Walter Tull, a black professional footballer in the early 1900s, who went on to fight in the First World War. Walter was only the second black player in football league history when he played for Tottenham Hotspur in 1909. During his time in the army, Walter progressed into the officer ranks, but was killed in France in 1918.

This clip incorrectly mentions that Walter Tull was awarded the Military Cross.

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4 minutes