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Mon 7 Jan 201319:30
BBC One North West
Arthur Wharton: Campaign to honour football pioneer
Arthur Wharton was one of the greatest ever British athletes, but many sports fans have never heard of him.
He was the first professional black footballer but his illustrious career has been airbrushed over by history.
Shaun Campbell from the Arthur Wharton Foundation is campaigning for greater recognition for the black footballer.
BBC Inside Out followed him to Ghana on his crusade to spread the word about the pioneering footballer.
Watch a video feature on the BBC News website.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Ricky Tomlinson |
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- Mon 7 Jan 201319:30BBC One North West
