Different Class: The Story of Laurie Cunningham - Couverture souple

Kavanagh, Dermot

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1783527374 ISBN 13 : 9781783527373

Editeur : Unbound, 2019

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dermot Kavanagh is the Sports Picture Editor of the Sunday Times. His writing has been published in the Sunday Times, as well as the football magazines When Saturday Comes and Howler, and he is a contributor to the literary website London Fictions. He lives in London with his wife and three sons. Different Class is his first book.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Unbound
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1783527374
• ISBN 13: 9781783527373
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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