Wharton statue gets green light

The 16-foot bronze statue will mark the 125th anniversary of Wharton signing for the Millers in 1889.

The Arthur Wharton Foundation, in collaboration with the Football Association, has commissioned sculptor Vivien Mallock to produce the work.

A second statue is due to be erected at the New York Stadium later in the year.

Born in Accra, Ghana, Wharton moved to England aged 19 in 1882 and went on to feature as a goalkeeper for his home town club Darlington, as well as Rotherham, Preston and Sheffield United.

He also became the first official 100-yard world record holder and world champion in 1886, with a time of 10 seconds at the AAA Championships.

 

Source : PA

Source: PA