Jack, from Canning Town, was picked to play for England in 1925. However, his name was dropped from the team sheet when officials discovered his Black heritage.
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Jack, from Canning Town, was picked to play for England in 1925. However, his name was dropped from the team sheet when officials discovered his Black heritage.
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