Walter Tull

Quick Facts

Full Name	Walter Tull
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 28, 1888(1888-04-28)
Age	136
Date Of Death	1918-03-25
Birthplace	Folkestone
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Walter Tull Biography

Walter Tull is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 28, 1888 in Folkestone, England, United Kingdom. Forward who was a professional player between 1908 and 1918 between 1908 and

1918. He played for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspur, Northampton Town, and the Rangers.

The first person of mixed race to attain the rank of a commissioned officer of the British Army and the second player to play in the highest section in British football, his was able to break down barriers like As the first mixed- race person to become a commissioned officer in the British Army and the second to play in the top division of British soccer, he helped break down barriers much like Jackie Robinson..

He was born in Kent, England with his parents Daniel Tull and Alice Elizabeth Palmer.

Walter Tull Net Worth

Walter Tull is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Walter Tull 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his studies at the Mundella Primary School.

He was a participant during his part in the Battle of the Somme in World War I and was later killed in combat at the time of the Spring Offensive.

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Who is Walter Tull Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Walter Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Walter Tull celebrates birthday on April 28 of every year.

Who was Tottenham's first black player?

The first black outfield player to appear in the Football League. Walter Tull made only 10 appearances for Spurs. Yet his story goes beyond football. He was a trailblazer and war hero whose life continues to serve as an inspiration.

What was Walter Tull famous for?

Tull is widely considered the first African-Caribbean mixed heritage man to be commissioned as an infantry officer in the British Army. Walter Tull died aged 29 in 1918 while leading an attack on the Western front during the Second Battle of the Somme in March.

Who was the first black soldier in the British Army?

Lieutenant Walter Tull was the first British-born black army officer and the first black officer to lead white British troops into battle. He fought on the Somme in 1916 and became the first black combat officer in the British army, despite a military rule excluding “negroes” from exercising actual command.

Did Walter Tull enlist to fight in ww1 or conscripted?

Walter Tull was both a professional footballer player and a soldier during World War One.

Who was the first British black footballer?

Arthur Wharton (1865-1930) The Ghana-born goalkeeper is widely considered not only England’s, but the world’s first Black professional footballer. He started his career at Darlington and was also part of Preston North End’s so- called ‘Invincibles’ during the 1880s.