Mick Cullen facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Joseph Cullen | ||
| Date of birth | 3 July 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 2 September 2024 (aged 93) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1948–1951 | Luton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1958 | Luton Town | 112 | (16) |
| 1958–1962 | Grimsby Town | 178 | (35) |
| 1962–1965 | Derby County | 24 | (5) |
| Wellington Town | |||
| International career | |||
| 1956 | Scotland B | 1 | (0) |
| 1956 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Joseph Cullen (born on 3 July 1931) was a talented Scottish football player. He was known for playing as a winger, which is a player who runs down the sides of the field. Michael Cullen was especially famous for his time playing with Luton Town and Grimsby Town. He passed away on 2 September 2024, at the age of 93.
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Michael Cullen's Football Journey
Michael Cullen was born in a city called Glasgow in Scotland. When he was 17 years old, he signed up to play for an English team. This team was Luton Town, which was in the Second Division at the time. He joined them in 1948.
Playing for Scotland
In 1956, Michael Cullen made history for Luton Town. He became the very first player from the club to be chosen to play for the Scotland national team. This was a really big deal for both him and his club!
Moving to New Teams
After playing for Luton Town, Michael Cullen moved to Grimsby Town in 1958. He had a very successful time there, playing many games and scoring goals. Later, he moved to another team called Derby County. He finished his football career playing for a team known as Wellington Town.
Later Life and Passing
Michael Cullen lived a long life after his football career. He passed away on 2 September 2024, when he was 93 years old. He will be remembered as a skilled winger who played for several well-known English football clubs and even represented his country, Scotland.
