Nat Lofthouse: Bolton Wanderers Legend Known as the Lion of Vienna Dies

January 15, 2011

Nat Lofthouse was an English footballer who spent his entire career with Bolton Wanderers. Born on August 27, 1925, in Bolton, Lancashire, he worked as a Bevin Boy in a colliery during World War II.

A centre-forward, he scored 255 league goals for Bolton and 30 goals in 33 games for England. He earned the nickname the Lion of Vienna after scoring in a 3-2 win over Austria in 1952. He captained Bolton to the 1958 FA Cup Final win, scoring both goals against Manchester United.

He was named Footballer of the Year in 1953. Lofthouse had dementia late in life and died in a nursing home in Bolton on January 15, 2011, at age 85.

Achievements: FA Cup winner (1958), 30 goals for England.

Birth: August 27, 1925 - Bolton, Lancashire, England.

Profession: Footballer.

Interesting Facts: A statue of him stands outside Bolton's stadium.