Uriah Rennie, First Black Premier League Referee, Passes Away at 65
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Summary
Uriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has passed away at the age of 65. He officiated over 300 games between 1997 and 2008, including 175 Premier League matches. Rennie was a trailblazer who inspired generations in the football community.
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Uriah made history as the Premier League's first Black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come.
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