Crossing the White Line: the Walter Tull Story

Discover the achievements of Walter Tull, a pioneering sportsman

A remarkable life

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Walter Tull became one of the first black professional footballers, playing with Tottenham Spurs. In 1917, he also became one of the first black Britons to become an officer in the British Army.

In this talk, Phil Vasili, who played a critical role in uncovering Tull’s story, will present the history of Walter Tull.

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