Cys Kurland

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Cys Kurland
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Full name Laicy Cecil Kurland
Place of birth South Africa[ where? ]
International career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1947 South Africa 7 (0)

Laicy Cecil "Cys" Kurland was a South African international footballer. He won seven caps for the South African national side in 1947. [1] Kurland was Jewish. [2]

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References

  1. "South Africa - International Appearances". RSSSF . Retrieved 27 March 2009.
  2. "Kurland, Cys". Jews In Sports. Retrieved 27 March 2009.