About Larry Canning
Lived 1925 – 2012 (aged 86). Larry Canning was a British association football player.
Lawrence "Larry" Canning (1 November 1925 – 6 April 2012) was a Scottish footballer who played for Aston Villa during the 1940s and 1950s, then later served on the board. Canning also worked as a journalist and broadcaster, regularly contributing post-match reports on BBC Radio 2's Sports Report programme throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Death On 6 April 2012, Canning died as a result of vascular dementia – aged 86.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Larry Canning?
Footballer (1925-2012)
When was Larry Canning born?
Larry Canning was born on 1 November 1925 in Cowdenbeath.
When did Larry Canning die?
Larry Canning died on 6 April 2012 in Nottingham.
What was Larry Canning's occupation?
Larry Canning was an association football player.
What nationality was Larry Canning?
Larry Canning was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Larry Canning. https://biography.guide/larry-canning/
MLA: "Larry Canning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/larry-canning/.
Chicago: "Larry Canning." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/larry-canning/.
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