Nat Lofthouse: A Life In Photos, Ciggies And Wanderers
NAT Lofthouse RIP. This was your life in photos. You were the former Bevin Boy who played for Bolton Wanderers when they were winners (signing fee: £10 on the day after the second world war broke out). You played for England when they were the greatest. You played 33 times for England, scoring 30 goals. You became “The Lion of Vienna” as England defeated Austria 2-3 in a cauldron of noise and violence.
A footballer’s career has ups and downs – but when they die, it’s the glory that endures…
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Framed in the goal at the Valley Ground, London, where they were training before the game against Denmark. From left are; Ron Baynham, Luton; Jeff Hall, Birmingham; Roger Byrne, Manchester United; Bill McGarry, Huddersfield; Joe Kennedy, West Bromwich Albion; Jimmy Dickson, Portsmouth; Jackie Milburn, Newcastle; Don Revie, Manchester City; Nat Lofthouse, Bolton; Geoff Bradford, Bristol Rovers; and Tom Finney, Preston.
Posted: 17th, January 2011 | In: Key Posts, Sports Comment (1) | TrackBack | Permalink
