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Blue plaque № 74357

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Arthur Wharton Goalkeeper The world's first black professional footballer joined Preston North End as an amateur 1886. Played for the Invincibles 1886 to 1887. First man in the world to run 100 yards in 10 seconds 1886. Left PNE to pursue an athletic career.

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