What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Jack Leslie. Its recorded inscription reads: Jack Leslie (1901-1988) Footballer (Barking Town, Plymouth Argyle) who was the first Black footballer to be selected for England (1925) lived at 12 Gerald Road when he signed for Plymouth Argyle in 1921.
Jack Leslie was a pioneering footballer, notable as the first Black player selected for the England national team in 1925, playing for Barking Town and Plymouth Argyle. His selection marked an early milestone in the integration of professional football in Britain.
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