(1967) and as a coach (1983).

Early life

Billy Cunningham was born in the Parkville section of Brooklyn, New York on June 3, 1943, the son of a fireman, John Cunningham. John had served in World War II and ultimately became the Assistant Chief of New York City. His fame began while he was playing at St. Rose of Lima and later Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, where he was the Most Valuable Player (MVP)

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