Tommy Lawrence (Jan. 9, 2018, age 77))
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence died Jan. 9 at the age of 77.
The legendary Scottish goalie was affectionately nicknamed the “Flying Pig” by Reds fans over the years — for his acrobatic saves despite his stocky physique — and was manager Bill Shankly’s first-choice keeper in the 1960s.
Lawrence made 390 appearances for Liverpool over 14 years. He was signed by the Reds at age 17 in 1957, but didn’t actually make his debut until 1962 and played for the team until 1971.
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