A True American Hero – Jesse Owens
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world…
Sporting Heroes
Remembering ‘The Greatest’: Muhammed Ali
Muhammed Ali was ‘more than just a Boxer’. He was a Black, Muslim man in Pre-Civil Rights Era…
Howard Gayle the Scouser who ran Bayern Munich’s defenders ragged
But Gayle, better known as first black footballer in Liverpool’s 89-year history, was born in Toxteth and spent many…
WATCH: The latest trailer for Jesse Owens’ biopic ‘Race’ is here
Now Owens is being immortalised in a different way, with “Selma” actor Stephan James playing him in the…
Bill Richmond – the pioneering pugilist
Yet the undisputed founding father of black sporting endeavour is none of the above. In fact, to trace…
Andrew Watson: First Black British International Footballer
Think of any footballer to make a name for themselves in Wimbledon and the likes of FA Cup…
Alice Coachman – First African American Gold Medallist
She was also the only female American athlete to win a medal of any kind at these Olympics….
James Peters the 1st Black Rugby Player
James Peters (August 1879 – 26 March 1954) was an English rugby union player and, later, a rugby…
Eddie Parris – Wales’ first black footballer
John Edward Parris (31 January 1911 – 1971), known as Eddie or Ted Parris, was a Welsh international…
Clive Sullivan Rugby’s First Black Captain
A Great Britain and Wales international winger, he played with both Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers in his…
WATCH: Empire of Cricket looks at the story of the West Indies
Empire of Cricket looks at the story of the West Indies. This programme explains how West Indian cricketing…
