Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died at the age of 65. Born in Jamaica and raised in Sheffield, he made history in 1997 by officiating a match between Derby County and Wimbledon. Over his career, he refereed more than 300 matches, including 175 in the Premier League, paving the way for future Black officials. Following his retirement in 2008, it took 15 years for another Black referee to officiate in the Premier League. His recent health struggles were announced in April, where he spoke about learning to walk again after paralysis.
Uriah Rennie made history as the first Black referee in the Premier League, officiating over 300 matches, including 175 in England's top flight.
His passing marks the loss of a pioneer in football officiating, who faced significant challenges yet left an indelible mark on the game.
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