Birthday profile

Jason Cundy

Jason Cundy, English footballer and sportscaster

Born
November 12, 1969
Age in 2026
57
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Birth year
1969

About Jason Cundy

Jason Victor Cundy (born 12 November 1969) is an English former professional footballer and radio broadcaster for Talksport who currently co-hosts The Sports Bar with Jamie O'Hara. As a player, he was a centre-back, who notably played in the Premier League for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth. He was capped three times by England U21, scoring once. Since retirement he has worked as a broadcaster. He presents The Sports Bar on Talksport, Jason Cundy Kicks Off on London Live as well as commentating and presenting for Chelsea TV. == Playing career == During his career, Cundy played for Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Ipswich Town and Portsmouth. Cundy is remembered for the "freak" goal that he scored against Ipswich Town in a Premiership match for Tottenham, in 1992–93. In an attempt to kick the ball 40 yards from goal, he slipped and managed a wind-assisted effort that ended up flying over 'keeper Craig Forrest and into the back of the net. The goal was captured live on Sky Sports and put Spurs 1–0 up, in a match that finished 1–1. Cundy was forced to retire in 2000 due to a knee injury, and subsequently became a presenter on Talksport, regularly appearing with Ian Danter and Alvin Martin on Football First.

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Career and life highlights

The world when Jason Cundy was born

Jason Cundy was born in 1969. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1969

  • #1 song"Sugar, Sugar" – The Archies
  • Top movieMidnight Cowboy
  • Top TV showRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
  • Best-selling bookThe Godfather – Mario Puzo

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentNew York Mets "Miracle Mets" win the World Series
  • Top headlineNeil Armstrong walks on the Moon: "One small step for man"
  • Technology milestoneApollo 11 — first humans walk on the Moon
  • Defining fadWoodstock festival
  • Notable inventionARPANET (precursor to the internet)
  • World population3.63 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRichard Nixon
  • Sports championNew York Mets (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population202.7M

1969 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Jason Cundy's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19692026
Gas$0.35$3.45/gal
Average home$16,400$435,000
Average income$10,900$67,500
Minimum wage$1.60$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$1.42$11.95
Postage stamp$0.06$0.73
Population202.7M341 million

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