Albert Johanneson: The first black FA Cup finalist
How South African Albert Johanneson became the first black footballer in the FA Cup final.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
June 3, 20239m 4s
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Show Notes
In 1965, South African Albert Johanneson became the first black player of any nationality to take part in the FA Cup final. Willie Bell remembers what he was like as a Leeds United teammate. This is a Made in Manchester production for the BBC World Service.
(Photo: Leeds United left-winger Albert Johanneson, March 1965. Credit: Getty Images)