About Lawrence Thacker
Lived 1947 – 1952 (aged 4–5). Lawrence Thacker was a British rugby league player.
Lawrence William Thacker (19 or 20 March 1909 – 2 March 1952) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, British Empire and Yorkshire, and at club level for Hull F.C., as a .
Playing career
International honours 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 Thacker played at in Hull F.C.'s 10-18 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1938 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
Other notable matches Thacker played at for a Rugby League XIII against Northern Command XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Lawrence Thacker?
English rugby league footballer
When was Lawrence Thacker born?
Lawrence Thacker was born in 1947 in Sculcoates.
When did Lawrence Thacker die?
Lawrence Thacker died on 2 March 1952 in Driffield.
What was Lawrence Thacker's occupation?
Lawrence Thacker was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Lawrence Thacker?
Lawrence Thacker was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lawrence Thacker. https://biography.guide/lawrence-thacker/
MLA: "Lawrence Thacker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lawrence-thacker/.
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