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Ledley King, a former Tottenham defender, and Edward Finlayson, second left, at the ceremony to induct Walter Tull into National Football Museum's Hall of Fame
Walter Tull was one of the first black English football players to be inducted into The National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.
Tull signed for Tottenham in 1909, before moving to Northampton Town 2 years later.
Between 1911 and 1914, he played over 100 games for the Cobblers before he died at age 29 during World War One.
Edward Finlayson, Tull's great-nephew, said that Walter is "absolutely delighted for us as a family"
Before he enlisted with Middlesex Regiment in the 'Footballers’ Battalion that recruited professional footballers from clubs following World War One, Tull was subject to racist abuse.
He was Britain's first black officer in the army to command white troops.
Walter Tull was a Tottenham player who made 10 appearances before moving to Northampton for three seasons.
Finlayson added, "What is important to us as a family? The way Walter's life is remembered. It seems to offer the possibility of hope for adversity and tackling inequality and discrimination."
"Walter had many obstacles to overcome in his life. Walter may be disappointed that there hasn't been more progress, but we still have significant challenges. Complacency is not an option, and that's a sad fact."
Ledley King, a former Tottenham defender, said that he was a huge fan of Walter Tull when he was a young Spurs player. It was great to see him inducted into The Hall of Fame.
"He is an inspiration to me, and a leader for all black footballers who have come before him.
"It is sad that we continue to face the same problems now. We are improving and coming together. These issues are more common now that we're all in the same room."
