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Born on March 8, 1956, Laurie Cunningham was from Archway district, United Kingdom. Laurie Cunningham was credited as an association football player. Death is recorded on July 15, 1989, at the age of 33.
My Take
To me, Laurie Cunningham is far more than a quick winger. Becoming the first English player to sign for Real Madrid, after Arsenal released him for not fitting their tactical mold, tells you everything about his refusal to be boxed in. I'm drawn to how he answered the prejudice of his era not with words but with dazzling, defiant skill on the pitch. His death at just 33 in a car crash is one of football's great what-ifs. I admire pioneers who turn rejection into reinvention, and Cunningham did exactly that, gracefully and unforgettably.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Laurie Cunningham
- Name (Japanese)
- ローリー・カニンガム
- Reading
- ろーりー・かにんがむ
- Born
- March 8, 1956 – July 15, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Archway district, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- association football player
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurie Cunningham born?
Born March 8, 1956.
When did Laurie Cunningham die?
Died July 15, 1989, aged 33.
Where was Laurie Cunningham from?
Laurie Cunningham was from Archway district, United Kingdom.
What did Laurie Cunningham do?
Laurie Cunningham worked as association football player.
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