We've unveiled a national blue plaque for footballer John ‘Jack’ Leslie in Plymouth. 🔵 This year marks 100 years since Leslie became the first Black footballer to be called up for England in October 1925, only for the offer to be rescinded shortly afterwards. Leslie later made history again as the first Black captain of an English Football League team, Plymouth Argyle FC. The plaque is placed at 8 Glendower Road in Plymouth, the home Jack shared with his wife and daughter during the height of h
1:20
We've unveiled a national blue plaque for footballer John ‘Jack’ L…
31.8K views5 months ago
FacebookHistoric England
100 years ago, Jack Leslie became the first Black player to be called up for England, but the FA reversed his selection before he could play. ⚽ Another 53 years would pass before the first Black player appeared in the full England team, when Viv Anderson stepped out to play for England against Czechoslovakia. With 137 goals in 401 appearances for Plymouth Argyle FC, Leslie is also believed to be the first Black player to captain a professional football league side. He led his team to 4th place i
100 years ago, Jack Leslie became the first Black player to be called …
12.9K views2 weeks ago
FacebookHistoric England
Jack Leslie: Family of the first Black footballer to receive an England call-up presented with posthumous honorary cap by FA
3:50
Jack Leslie: Family of the first Black footballer to receive an England c…
Mar 26, 2023
Sky Sports
4.5K views · 118 reactions | Jack Leslie was called up to play for England in 1925. He was then denied that opportunity because he was Black. Now, a group of Plymouth Argyle Football Club fans have started a movement to get him the statue he deserves. More on The Jack Leslie Campaign: https://jackleslie.co.uk | Men In Blazers | Facebook
2:38
4.5K views · 118 reactions | Jack Leslie was called up to play for En…
4.5K views3 weeks ago
FacebookMen In Blazers
4.2K views · 130 reactions | A celebration of one of Plymouth Argyle Football Club's greatest ever players  After being denied his England cap back in 1925, Jack Leslie was awarded a posthumous England cap almost 100 years later and now has a statue outside Home Park. A true pioneer who will never be forgotten. #EFL | EFL | Facebook
3:42
4.2K views · 130 reactions | A celebration of one of Plymouth Ar…
4.2K views6 days ago
FacebookEFL
Jack Leslie - The east Londoner who should have been England's first black international | West Ham United F.C.
Jack Leslie - The east Londoner who should have been England's first …
Oct 25, 2021
whufc.com
100 years ago, Jack Leslie became the first Black player to be called up for England. #football
1:42
100 years ago, Jack Leslie became the first Black player to be called …
2 weeks ago
YouTubeSzabi Kerekes
2:26
Jack Leslie Campaign Video
4.9K viewsJul 1, 2020
YouTubeJack Leslie Campaign
1:47
Historic England on Instagram: "100 years ago, Jack Leslie became th…
18.5K views2 weeks ago
Instagramhistoricengland
Who was footballer Jack Leslie and will there be a statue made for him?
Jul 1, 2020
the-sun.com
2:33
JACK LESLIE (1901–1988):* - ✅ Selected for England (1925) - 🚫 ERA…
1.1K views3 months ago
TikTokblack.history.x
2:58
Black History X on TikTok
6.5K views3 months ago
TikTokblack.history.x
6:48
75K views · 161 reactions | “He should have been a national legen…
75.4K views1 week ago
FacebookSky News
Jack Leslie (politician) - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia
Apr 18, 2016
alchetron.com
5:08
Jack Leslie - Sky Sports Feature
2.4K viewsOct 26, 2020
YouTubeJack Leslie Campaign
The Jack Leslie Campaign
Jun 30, 2020
crowdfunder.co.uk
4:04
4.8K views · 93 reactions | This is the incredible story of Plymouth A…
4.8K views3 weeks ago
FacebookThe One Show
0:38
Jack Leslie (@jackleslie071)’s videos with original sound - EA S…
1.5K views5 months ago
TikTokjackleslie071
1:01
79K views · 900 reactions | BREAKING: History has today ma…
36.5K views1 week ago
FacebookPlymouth Plus
0:25
Jack Leslie (@jackleslie071)’s videos with original sound - EA S…
976 views4 months ago
TikTokjackleslie071
0:48
Jack Leslie (@jackleslie071)’s videos with original sound - EA S…
1.4K views5 months ago
TikTokjackleslie071
3:01
The Ballad of Jack Leslie - Live at Home Park
260 viewsNov 26, 2020
YouTubeMatt Tiller
2:44
24K views · 1K reactions | "It's a huge moment for everybody conn…
24.5K views4 weeks ago
FacebookWest Ham United
Leslie wows with winning kick
May 2, 2022
odt.co.nz
1:12
The Lion Who Never Roared - The Biography of Jack Leslie
209 viewsOct 16, 2023
YouTubeJack Leslie Campaign
2:52
Jack Leslie (@jackleslie071)’s videos with original sound - Jack …
440 views8 months ago
TikTokjackleslie071
0:53
10K views · 402 reactions | Jack Leslie made a special announcem…
10.7K views3 weeks ago
FacebookGold Coast Suns
0:50
3.9K views | Reel by Mike Leslie
1.6K views1 week ago
FacebookMike Leslie
0:52
Jack Leslie statue unveiled at Plymouth Argyle
Oct 7, 2022
BBC
0:08
Jajajaj amé 😂😂 @lesliemckenzzie @McPerryto
19K views8 months ago
TikTokleslie.mckenzzie2
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder