Debut and Early Appearances

Mar 14, 2016 ... Cunningham, who earned six caps after becoming the first black player to play a full international for England, helped Rayo secure promotion to ... The Sporting Statues Project, University of Sheffield. Laurie Cunningham was a talented forward player who enjoyed success with the Leyton Orient, West Bromwich Albion and the Spanish club Real Madrid. Oct 11, 2013 ... The right-back made 285 appearances for Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic FC over eight years, among the most of any player, missing just five ... Mar 30, 2020 ... His dazzling performances at Leyton Orient and West Brom saw him become the first black player to represent England at under-21 level in 1977. All football fans will remember the name Laurie Cunningham, the first black player to represent England at any level. Jul 13, 2017 ... In a time when racist chants flew from the stands, Cunningham's success challenged how black players were perceived, paving the way for future ... Jul 14, 2017 ... Star player Laurie Cunningham died in a car crash in Madrid on July 15, 1989 ... He was the most watchable footballer I've seen. His ... Laurie Cunningham (8 March 1956 – 15 July 1989) is a former football player. He played for the England national team. Jul 12, 2017 ... When Laurie Cunningham played for England in an under-21s match against Scotland in 1977, he became the first black footballer to represent ...