The Lion Who Never Roared - Signed Copy

The incredible life story of Jack Leslie written by campaign co-founder, Matt Tiller. Matt will sign your copy and personalise it if you email jacklesliecampaign@gmail.com with details.

It's a great book, fully endorsed by Jack's granddaughters and buying direct from the campaign helps its educational storytelling work.

"Moving, sad and uplifting. Everyone should know the legend of Jack Leslie." -Matt Barlow, Daily Mail
"Inspiring and important. An extraordinary life story." --Viv Anderson MBE
"An evocative and gripping portrait of a remarkable football pioneer." --Debbie Hewitt, Chair of the FA
"A beautifully written and fitting tribute for a unfairly overlooked legend." --Josh Widdicombe

The Lion Who Never Roared is the heart-breaking yet inspiring story of Jack Leslie, who was selected for England in 1925. He was denied the chance due to his skin colour but bounced back scoring 137 goals in 400 games for Plymouth Argyle and became the first black captain in the Football League.