Famous People with Name Wharton

Alan Wharton            Origin/Culture/Country: British

Alan Wharton: An attacking left-handed batsman, Wharton appeared to have a long Test match career ahead of him when, following three centuries in seven matches, he was picked for the Headingley Test against New Zealand in 1949. But he made just 7 and 13, was injured before the next match at Lord's, and was never chosen again.

Vincent Neil Wharton            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Vincent Neil Wharton: Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton. During the 1960s, his family moved around Southern California from Inglewood to Watts, before finally settling in Compton. Growing up in Compton was sometimes tough; Neil once had his fac

Guy Wharton            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Guy Wharton: was a professional footballer who played as a wing half. He was a member of the Portsmouth team that beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the 1939 FA Cup Final.Wharton began his professional career with Chester in 1934–35, after being spotted by manager Charlie Hewitt's wife playing local football . After 24 first team appearances (12 in the league), Wharton moved to First Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 1936. A year later he moved to Portsmouth, where he was to enjoy his FA Cup glory against his former employers. Wharton continued playing after the Second World War, leaving Pompey for Wellington Town in 1948 before concluding his league career with 39 appearances for Darlington.

Ben Wharton            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Ben Wharton: is a English professional footballer, who plays for Northwich Victoria. He plays as striker.Ben started out at Stockport's youth academy and came through the ranks, after he was released at the age of 16 by Stockport he signed a YTS for Rochdale. He came off the bench against Accrington Stanley FC to make his debut.

Arthur Wharton            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Arthur Wharton: is widely considered to be the first black professional association football player in the world. Though not the first black player outright - the amateur Andrew Watson predated him - Wharton was the first black professional and the first to play in the Football League.Wharton was an all-round sportsman - in 1886, he set a then world record of 10 seconds for a 100 yard sprint in the AAA championship.He was also a keen cyclist and cricketer, playing for local teams in Yorkshire and Lancashire.