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Why is he important?
Why is he important?
He was important because he was the very first black player to represent England's senior national team in 1878 and he turned out to become a ground-breaking role-model for generations of black footballers!
Quote: "To be the first at anything is an unbelievable honour" ❤️
Challenges
Challenges
As a black player in England in the 1970s he had to work doubly as hard as white players to succeed.
He was determined, brave and an inspiration to future players like Saka, Bellingham and Rashford.
Racial Issues
Racial Issues
19-year-old Viv Anderson had bananas and other fruit thrown at him by racist "fans" during a warm-up against Carlisle in the mid-1970s. He decided to stand up to them and become an amazing success.
Facts about Viv Anderson
Facts about Viv Anderson
.Born:29 July 1956
Age:68
Clubs: Arsenal (1984–87), Manchester United (1987–91), and Sheffield Wednesday (1991–93); he was a player/manager for Barnsley (1993–94) and a player/assistant coach for Middlesbrough (1994–2001).
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