Name Lawrence Thacker | ||
Lawrence William "Laurie"/"Lawrie" Thacker (19 or 20 March 1909 – 2 March 1952) born in Sculcoates district, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, and 1940s, playing at representative level for England, and British Empire, and at club level for Hull, as a Prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums, he died in Driffield.
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International honours
Laurie Thacker represented British Empire while at Hull in 1937 against France, and won caps for England while at Hull in 1938 against France, and Wales, in 1939 against France, and in 1941 against Wales.
County Cup Final appearances
Laurie Thacker played Left-Prop, i.e. number 8, in Hull's 10-18 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1938 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
Other notable games
Lawrence Thacker played Left-Prop, i.e. number 8 for a Rugby League XIII against Northern Command XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.
Genealogical information
Lawrence Thacker's marriage to Gladys Baines was registered during April→June 1947 in Hull district. They had children; Diane L. (birth registered during October→December 1947 (age 69–70) in Hull district), Roger W. (birth registered during October→December 1948 (age 68–69) in Hull district), and Andrea (birth registered during April→June 1951 (age 65–66) in Hull district), .