Description
| Product ID: | 9781783527373 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Different Class |
| Subtitle: | The Story of Laurie Cunningham |
| Authors: | Author: Dermot Kavanagh |
| Page Count: | 256 |
| Subjects: | Biography: sport, Biography: sport, Social and cultural history, Social discrimination and social justice, Association football (Soccer), Social & cultural history, Social discrimination & inequality, Football (Soccer, Association football), London, Greater London, c 1970 to c 1980 |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Shortlisted for Biography of the Year at the 2018 Sports Book Awards, this is the biography of Laurie Cunningham, the first black footballer to play professionally for England 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Unbound Digital |
| Publisher Name: | Unbound |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-07-11 |
