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- Book Synopsis
- Shortlisted for Biography of the Year at the British Sports Book Awards When Laurie Cunningham played for England in an under-21s match against Scotland in 1977, he became the first black footballer to represent England professionally. Two years later, he would become the first Englishman to play for Real Madrid. In a time when racist chants flew from the stands, Cunningham's success challenged how black players were perceived, paving the way for future generations. But Cunningham was more than an exceptional footballer who could play like a dream. He was a dandy with a love of funk music and bespoke suits, as easily graceful on the dance floor as he was on the pitch. Different Class is a portrait of an important but unsung figure who brought glamour to the game at a particularly dark point in its history. Many know Laurie Cunningham's name but not his story; now they will know both.
- About The Author
- Dermot Kavanagh is the Sports Picture Editor of the Sunday Times. Over the past twenty-five years he has worked for various newspapers, magazines and picture agencies. He has published articles in the Sunday Times, the football magazine When Saturday Comes and Howler. He is also a contributor to the literary website London Fictions. He lives in London with his wife and three sons. Different Class is his first book.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781783527373
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Unbound, (11 July 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 266 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 147 x 20 mm
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