John Charles (footballer, born 1944)

John Charles
Personal information
Full name John William Charles
Date of birth (1944-09-20)20 September 1944
Place of birth Canning Town, London, England
Date of death 17 August 2002(2002-08-17) (aged 57)
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1971 West Ham United 118 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John William Charles (9 September 1944 – 17 August 2002) was an English footballer who played for West Ham United as a defender. Nicknamed ″Charlo″, Charles was the first black player to represent England at Under-18 and any level within the National team. Charles was the first black player to play for a first division West Ham United side when he made his debut in 1963.

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