THE FEMALE BALLER!
WHO: EMMA CLARKE WHEN: 1876-1905
she’s believed to be the first black female footy player in England. Over 100 years ago, it was unusual for women to play football, and even more unusual for black women. Women had to play in high-heeled boots and bonnets. But that didn’t stop Emma – the player from Plumstead could play both on the wing and in goal.
