Hibernian FC’s first ever black footballer has spoken of the obstacles he had to face and overcome when playing for the Easter Road team.
Kevin Harper, 46, made his debut for Hibs at the age of 17 and says that he was not aware of his historic feat at the time. He went on to achieve a successful career both north and south of the border while also inspiring a younger generation of black Scottish footballers.
Since retiring, Harper has become an activist for fighting racism in the Scottish game and for advocating for equality in football. Although he looks back fondly on his playing days, the winger also spoke of the issues that he faced throughout his career.
