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Ricky Tomlinson tells the story of his favourite Liverpool comic who first took to the stage 50 years ago and who has now been immortalised in a new stage play. And we celebrate the untold family story of Britain's first black footballer.

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Mon 7 Jan 2013 19:30

Arthur Wharton: Campaign to honour football pioneer

Arthur Wharton: Campaign to honour football pioneer

Arthur Wharton was one of the greatest ever British athletes, but many sports fans have never heard of him.

He was the first professional black footballer but his illustrious career has been airbrushed over by history.

Shaun Campbell from the Arthur Wharton Foundation is campaigning for greater recognition for the black footballer.

麻豆社 Inside Out followed him to Ghana on his crusade to spread the word about the pioneering footballer.

on the 麻豆社 News website.

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Reporter Ricky Tomlinson

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