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Historic England is due to unveil a blue plaque at the former home of groundbreaking black footballer Jack Leslie. The event at 8 Glendower Road in Plymouth later marks the 100th anniversary of Leslie's call-up as a reserve for the England squad in October 1925. Leslie was the first black player to …
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