The Singing Winger - Hardcover

Grainger, Colin; Jawad, Hyder

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 190924595X ISBN 13: 9781909245952

Publisher: deCoubertin Books, 2019

Synopsis

Known as The Singing Winger for his ability both out wide on a football field and centre stage at a concert hall, Colin Grainger had the privilege of sharing a changing room with Duncan Edwards and Stanley Matthews and a bill with The Beatles. Starting out in 1950, Graingers professional football career spanned sixteen years, taking in all four divisions, and after Nat Lofthouse persuaded him to perform while on England duty, a successful singing career was born alongside. Grainger continued to marry his passions in the years to come, and this tale tells the story of life on the road as a professional in two industries and the joy of forging friendships with icons of a bygone era.

About this title

About the Author:

Colin Grainger was born on 10 June 1933 in Havercroft, West Yorkshire. He began his professional playing career with Wrexham in 1950, and went on to represent Sheffield United, Sunderland, Leeds United, Port Vale, Doncaster Rovers and Macclesfield Town. He earned seven England caps in the 1950s, and as a signer was signed to HMV. His brother, John Grainger, and cousins, Dennis Grainger, Jack Grainger and Edwin Holliday all enjoyed professional football careers as well.

About this edition

• Publisher: deCoubertin Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 190924595X
• ISBN 13: 9781909245952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300