Thomas Cunningham (born 7 August 1956), is an English former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for St. Helens and

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, as a , i.e. number 9, during the era of contested

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Background

Tommy Cunningham was born in St. Helens,

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, England.

Playing career

International honours

Cunningham won

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s for

while at Warrington 1979 (2?)-caps.

Notable tour matches

Tommy Cunningham played in

's 15–12 victory over Australia at

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on Wednesday 11 October 1978.

Genealogical Information

Tommy Cunningham is the brother of rugby league footballers Eddie Cunningham and

Keiron Cunningham Keiron Cunningham (born 28 October 1976) is a professional rugby league coach and former player. A Great Britain and Wales international representative , he played his entire professional career at St Helens, making nearly 500 appearances for ...

References

External links

Profile at saints.org.ukStatistics at wolvesplayers.thisiswarrington.co.uk
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cunningham, Tommy 1956 births Living people English rugby league players Rugby league hookers Rugby league players from St Helens, Merseyside St Helens R.F.C. players Wales national rugby league team players Welsh rugby league players Warrington Wolves players