Was Laurie Cunningham considered a role model by many?

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 ... Jun 19, 2019 ... Laurie Cunningham grew up to become a pioneering black British footballer. He was the first black player to represent England professionally at any level. Jul 9, 2024 ... ... football. Cyrille Regis, Laurie Cunningham, and Brendon Batson, part of the 'Three Degrees' at West Brom, helped break down racial barriers ... May 23, 2023 ... The first leg at Celtic Park saw Laurie Cunningham and his Real Madrid team-mates arrive in Glasgow with aspirations of matching the ... Jul 15, 2015 ... Laurence Paul Cunningham passed away and the world of football lost an icon. 26 years on we look back at the defining impact he made on the game. Sep 19, 2023 ... Ashley Walters and Anthony Mackie are both reportedly “in talks” to play England's first black soccer star, Laurie Cunningham, in a movie about his life. Laurie Cunningham was a trailblazing winger who played for Real Madrid, West Bromwich Albion, and Manchester United during the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his ... The first black footballer to play for England at senior level and the first British player to transfer to Real Madrid. Started his career at Leyton Orient FC ( ... Feb 7, 2003 ... In May 1978, as chairman of West Bromwich Albion FC, he led the club on a tour of China. ... Laurie Cunningham. The tour party, which I ... 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 ...