Stunning mural of the world's first black professional footballer is unveiled in Darlington

Wharton, who was born in Ghana in 1865 before moving to England and becoming a sporting icon, has now had his achievements celebrated after a Darlington resident campaigned for 12 years. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-8889487/Stunning-mural-worlds-black-professional-footballer-unveiled-Darlington.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490