Andrew Watson, A Straggling Life

Andrew Watson, A Straggling Life

Subtitle:
The Story of the World's First Black International Footballer
By:
Llew Walker
Price:
£16.99
Out:
ISBN:
9781785318207
Format:
Hardback
Size:
222 x 144
Pages:
256

Description

The son of a plantation owner and a free woman of colour, Andrew Watson was not only the first black football player, he was one of the best in the world. He was carelessly lost to history for more than 100 years, and only recently have we come to terms with his influence on the development of the game and recognised his remarkable achievements.

About the author

Jazz historian and chairman of the youth section of the famous Corinthian Casuals, Llew Walker's research of the extraordinary history of the club and its players was used in the acclaimed documentary Brothers in Football. Llew also rediscovered more than 100 forgotten former Casuals players, who gave their lives in the First World War, losing more players than any other association football club. 

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