Sad news for all at Bolton. My dad, Sailor Brown, of Charlton Aston Villa and England, was playing w... - Julie Munro (Sailor's Daughter) The legend, Nat Lofthouse, trained to run through brick walls, keep the ball and score! I am too you... - Andy Morrison (White for life) True legend, will always be remembered.Rest in peace - Alan Smith (Bolton fan Stafford) you will never be forgotton - ste critch As an eight-year-old I saw Nat play with Francis Lee, both scoring and beating Man City 3-1 in Nov 1... - Philip Howarth I started watching BWFC in 1961, so sadly just missed seeing you play, although must have seen you i... - Annette D. (Lifelong Bolton fan) A Boltonian and a Wanderer through and through. Every time I was lucky enough to meet you, you took ... - Ian Shuttleworth (#9) A Tribute to Nat Lofthouse His very first game for Wanderers in nineteen forty one, A kid in his... - E.W Tomlinson (76-years-old and lifetime fan) This is a very sad time for any Wanderers and football fan. We will miss you Nat. You were everythin... - Phil Heys We named our son after Nat. He was kind enough to sign a football to him. He was a king amongst king... - Steve Weir and family (Warrington Whites) Will never be forgotten, Everything else has been said. - David B (Lifelong BWFC Fan) I first met Nat when I was a Junior White. He had a lot of time for the children, and made us feel p... - Corky Mr Bolton Wanderers, Legend Sleep well Brave Lion Never Forgotten RIP - Ste Evans I was too young to see you play ..i never had the pleaure to met or even see you in any of the roles... - Steven Harrison What a man, what a player for Bolton. Played before my time but he was a truly genuine man and lion ... - Ani Das Legend!! - Matt bagnall They don't make them like our Nat anymore, a wonderful man and a true sporting legend. Thanks for br... - Glenn Byron A true legend always be a white forever god bless sir nat what a legend - Nigel Smith a true wanderer through and through lets give him a reet gud send off like he truley deserves - billy bobs May the Lion of Vienna live on in our hearts and above us and watch the mighty Wanderers play the wa... - Aimee G

Welcome

Nat Lofthouse OBE - 27 August 1925 to 15 January 2011

One year has passed since Nat Lofthouse – the club’s greatest ever player – passed away on Saturday 15 January, 2011.

This website serves as a way of remembering and honouring the ‘Lion of Vienna’ for all that he achieved with his hometown club Bolton Wanderers.

With articles that detail his life and times, highlighting the man, the player and the England international, who served club and country with passion, determination, honour and pride.

This website also features tributes from those who knew and worked with Nat, plus a section highlighting how people can donate to the Nat Lofthouse Memorial Fund.

All monies raised from the Fund will contribute towards creating a lasting legacy for Nat at the Reebok Stadium, including a publically subscribed statue and memorial garden.