Footballer. Born Laurence Paul Cunningham in Archway. One of the first black footballers to be selected for the England football team. In 1974 he made his debut for Leyton Orient moving to West Bromwich Albion in 1977, before transferring to Real Madrid in 1979. Killed in a car crash near Madrid. Londonist has a post with some great pictures and highlighting Cunningham's dance and fashion background.
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Laurie Cunningham
Laurie Cunningham, 1956 - 1989, football legend, pioneering England internati...
Laurie Cunningham, 1956 - 1989, England international footballer lived here. ...
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This reminds us of that scene at the end of Planet of the Apes.
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