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Thomas Johnstone Lawrence (14 May 1940 – 10 January 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers from the 1950s to the 1970s. Lawrence was with Liverpool for 14 years, making more than 300 league appearances, and he played in three full internationals for Scotland during ...
Jan 10, 2018 · Tributes have been paid to former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, who has died aged 77. The Scotsman, who won three caps for his country, was Bill Shankly's first-choice keeper...
Jan 10, 2018 · Liverpool Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, aged 77. The Scottish stopper, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Flying Pig’ due to his ability to make spectacular saves despite his size, was a key member of Bill Shankly’s first great Reds side in the early 1960s.
The first goalkeeper in Bill Shankly’s Liverpool revolution, nicknamed ‘the Flying Pig’ – seemingly for a reason unbeknown to anyone – Lawrence led a fascinating life on and off the pitch. This book encapsulates a life story told by those who knew him best including family, friends and former teammates.
Jan 30, 2018 · Hundreds of mourners have paid tribute to former Liverpool FC goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence at his funeral. The Scotsman, who won three caps for his country and was Bill Shankly's first-choice keeper...
Jan 14, 2018 · Tommy Lawrence: Former Liverpool and Scotland goalkeeper who was a mainstay of Shankly’s side in the 1960s. Nicknamed ‘The Flying Pig’ for his bulky physique, and with an unorthodox style...
Jan 10, 2018 · Former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence has died aged 77. Lawrence, who represented Scotland at international level on three occasions, made 390 appearances during a 14-year spell at...
Jan 10, 2018 · Tommy Lawrence, goalkeeper of Bill Shankly’s first legendary Liverpool side, has died aged 77. Lawrence, affectionately nicknamed ‘The Flying Pig’ by The Kop for his bulky...
Lawrence only missed four league matches in six seasons as Liverpool won the first division championship twice plus the FA Cup for the first time in the club’s history. Lawrence's captain at Liverpool, Ron Yeats, told LFChistory.net a priceless story about the 'keeper he played with for nine years. "Tommy Lawrence was frightened to death of ...
Tommy Lawrence was a stocky built Scotsman who was Bill Shankly's first choice goalkeeper. Lawrence had been at Anfield for five years when he got his opportunity in Liverpool's first season in the top flight after Jim Furnell got injured 13 games into the season.
