Walter Tull (1888–1918), an English footballer and British Army officer of Afro-Caribbean heritage, made a remarkable impact. He played for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Northampton Town and became one of the first Black players in top-tier English football. Although he faced racist abuse, Tull excelled as a respected sportsman. Serving in the Middlesex Regiment during World War I, he became one of Britain’s first Black infantry officers to command white troops, defying official racial restrictions. Killed in action in 1918, Tull left a legacy of courage, equality, and perseverance. He is honoured with memorials, schools, and awards, all recognising his pioneering role in British sport and military history.

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