Lawrence "Larry" Canning (1 November 1925 – 6 April 2012) was a Scottish

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who played for

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during the 1940s and 1950s, then later served on the board.

Death

On 6 April 2012, Canning died as a result of vascular dementia – aged 86.

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Larry Canning career stats
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