Former Liverpool Goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence Dies Aged 77

Former Liverpool Goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence Dies Aged 77
11:34, 10 Jan 2018

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, who made just shy over 400 appearances for the club, has sadly died. He was 77.

In a short statement on social media, the club said they were “deeply saddened’ by his passing.

Affectionately known as the “flying pig” because of ability to throw his 14-stone frame around, he’s considered to be one of the original sweeper-keepers.

Lawrence, who was born in Scotland, made his Liverpool debut in 1962 under the legendary Bill Shankly. He went on to have a stellar career between the sticks, staying with the Reds until 1971, winning two league titles and an FA Cup, the club’s first.

He also had three caps for Scotland.

After a short spell at Tranmere Rovers, Lawrence retired from football and returned to Ryland's wire factory to work.

He came back into the spotlight unexpectedly when, in 2015, he was approached on the street by a BBC journalist and asked if he remembered the 1966-67 FA Cup fifth round between Liverpool and Everton.

“I do, I played in it. I was goalkeeper for Liverpool,” replied Lawrence with a smile.

You can watch the heartwarming segment below.

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