About Lawrie Thomson
Lived 1936 – 2006 (aged 69). Lawrie Thomson was a British association football player.
Lawrence James Thomson (26 August 1936 – 10 March 2006) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward. He represented Scotland at Youth level.
Lawrie began his senior career at Scottish Junior club Bo'ness United. In 1955 he joined Scottish League club Partick Thistle where he won a 1958 Scottish League Cup runners-up medal. Early in 1960 Lawrie moved to English League Carlisle United but returned to Scotland with St Johnstone at the start of the 1960–61 season. He subsequently moved to Alloa Athletic for the 1962-63 campaign.
Thereafter until his retirement from playing in 1972 Lawrie appeared for a series of English non-league Southern League teams: Ashford Town (Kent); Margate; Folkestone; Hastings United and Canterbury City.
In 1977, he emigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Who was Lawrie Thomson?
Scottish footballer (1936-2006)
When was Lawrie Thomson born?
Lawrie Thomson was born on 26 August 1936 in Menstrie.
When did Lawrie Thomson die?
Lawrie Thomson died on 10 March 2006.
What was Lawrie Thomson's occupation?
Lawrie Thomson was an association football player.
What nationality was Lawrie Thomson?
Lawrie Thomson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lawrie Thomson. https://biography.guide/lawrie-thomson/
MLA: "Lawrie Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lawrie-thomson/.
Chicago: "Lawrie Thomson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lawrie-thomson/.
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