Tiller, Matt
The Lion Who Never Roared: The Star Robbed of England Glory
- ISBN 13:
- 9781801504317
- author:
- Tiller, Matt
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pitch Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 2.6 x 24.2 x 24.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Soccer, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Lion Who Never Roared: The Star Robbed of England Glory is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring biography that tells the incredible true story of Jack Leslie, the trailblazing footballer who broke racial barriers in the 1920s. Despite his remarkable achievements on the pitch, including 137 goals in 400 games and becoming the league's first black captain, Leslie's career was marred by racism and exclusion. New research has shed light on Leslie's life, revealing a legacy that has only recently been fully acknowledged. The Football Association has awarded him an honorary cap, while a statue now stands outside Home Park in Plymouth, a testament to his enduring impact on the sport. This biography draws on material from the Leslie family archive and includes contributions from Viv Anderson and Sir Trevor Brooking, offering a unique insight into this remarkable individual's life and achievements. Through Leslie's story, we see the power of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity, and the lasting legacy that can be left behind long after one's playing days are over.
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