Bill Cunningham (footballer)

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Bill Cunningham
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Ulster
International career
1892–1893 Ireland 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William R. Cunningham was an Irish international footballer who played club football for Ulster.

Cunningham earned four caps for Ireland - three at the 1892 British Home Championship and one at the 1893 British Home Championship.

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