Early Life and Playing Career
Born to an Italian father (who died when Dario was a small child) and an English mother, Gradi moved to London when his mother returned after the Second World War.
He trained as a teacher of physical education at what is now Loughborough University and his first (and only) teaching position was at Glyn Grammar School, Epsom, the school which he himself had attended. He joined Sutton United, playing in the FA Cup tie against Leeds United in 1970, and then represented Tooting & Mitcham United. During that time Gradi also owned and operated a sportswear and equipment shop in Ewell village.
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