Blue Plaque for Arthur Wharton First Black :Professional Footballer

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A blue plaque will be unveiled in Rotherham to honour the man believed to be the first black professional footballer.

Rotherham blue plaque for first black footballer

A blue plaque is unveiled in Rotherham in honour of the first black professional footballer.

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