Tommy Lawrence on his video for BBC which went viral

Tommy Lawrence speaks for the first time after his BBC interview which went viral. What a lovely man

[@KaiserSozye]

He passed away today. Respect and condolences to his family, YNWA!

[@jennyfoster792]

Rest in peace Tommy x

[@blikkz_5121]

Reat in peace

[@happysoul068]

Rest in peace 🙏

[@bayutzy1260]

@@blikkz_5121 Rest*

[@javanlawjh]

@@bayutzy1260 really?

[@gillettecrackers]

What a lovely man indeed.

[@samueljoeltangkawarow1288]

gave you the 666

[@hello2803]

Gave you the 669 😐

[@little_cowboy1497]

Indeed he was

[@chrisyoung5089]

A truly humble person.

[@chick-fil-awi-fi6187]

“Hmm.” *sips tea* “indeed”

[@MrGranfield]

Sad to hear of the death of Tommy Lawrence a true Liverpool great.

[@daandevries144]

MrGranfield and now we have Karius and mignolet😓🙏🏼

[@mexicansavage1782]

Daan de Vries and now alisson

[@rw8733]

God bless him. What a lovely bloke. 😢

[@jennyfoster792]

Rest in peace Mr Lawrence seems he was a wonderful man x

[@allanmartinez2356]

@@daandevries144 as a die hard Barcelona fan. Corner taken quickly

[@0saintclark0]

This video makes me realise that those older people you walk past every single day have some amazing stories to tell.

[@unusg1]

So true. We only ever look at them as they are today and forget the journey they have been on.

[@necro9541]

My grandpa sure does have some incredible stories man’s at 81

[@jutenjul463]

lets talk to them more often, it'll brighten their days..

[@iBthehero]

I worked as a CNA for a nursing home for 4 years…trust me I soaked in all the stories and tales. Those 4 years have a lot to do with the man I am today. ❤

[@eddyvideostar]

@@iBthehero: Please tell us how these stories have lifted you.

[@notabot3241]

I love seeing elders happy

[@AG-ne3rh]

they deserve it so much

[@faranaazbooley4225]

Yap me too

[@isaacmaher7148]

hes dead now

[@StanTheIV]

@@isaacmaher7148 who?

[@isaacmaher7148]

@@StanTheIV tomy lawrance

[@redknight801]

One of the better things I have ever seen on the internet. I can't get over that small smile of his just as he realizes he is being asked about the very match he played in...that was pure joy and he truly should be proud. Glad to see some footballers have such a love for the game. God bless you Mr. Lawrence

[@X320riginal]

Over 6 years have passed since you wrote your comment and I just found out about his story, and sadly his death 😞

[@hiteshadhikari]

I hope u r doing well my friend

[@redknight801]

@@hiteshadhikari I am doing very well and am healthy, I hope everything is going well for you, friend!

[@markpenny523]

Skzbin.info/www/bejne/qKiXq2CoiNyBoLs, it is a video I found online talking about the origins of COVID, and that the video talks about the west is responsible for COVID, I don’t know if it is true but this video was 10 years ago, and it predicted many things that have become true since then. I love America, but I am with humanity if this is true, if you guys can share this it would be amazined

[@xjcrossx]

And waiting patiently to tell him that he played in it

[@nigeltimms5570]

Bless your heart Tommy, I saw you play against Wolves back in, I think it was April 1967 at Molineux. My first ever professional football match that I watched. I LOVED Liverpool at the time!!! I was only about 12 years old. As the Liverpool team came out of the tunnel at the start of the game, I though my heart would stop as I saw my hero's running onto the pitch. I could name every single one of them!! I remember too that Wolves scored first, and that in the second half Roger Hunt scored the equaliser. I will remember that day until I die!! And I an nearly 62 now!! Bless Tommy!!!!!!!!!

[@damocles5047]

i wish you a long healthy life sir.

[@MultiUnknown2]

That’s some time ago my mum was born in April 1967 😂

[@allanmartinez2356]

Bless your heart man, and tommy. He passed but he will never walk alone again

[@noveltybobel]

This is why Football is more than a sport. Memories are created that stay with you forever

[@user-cn4pb8wz2o]

Love from America, thank you for sharing this story. Truly is the beautiful game.

[@edwinsiahaan]

0:42 That proud smile will never be forgotten. I am not even born when you played for Liverpool, but that proud smile will always stays with me as Liverpool fan. What a legend Tommy "the sweeper keeper" Lawrence. YNWA

[@AxxLAfriku]

SUPRISE! I am the funniest YTer evah!!!! Just kidding, it was no surprise. Everybody knew already. HAHAHHAHA!!!! That was an amazing joke (it was real talk though). WAWAWAWAWA!!!! Good afternoon, dear ed

[@vgamer3425]

@@AxxLAfriku who tf are you

[@morpheus2953]

My father was also a professional footballer, he's now 66 and suffering from chronic kidney disease. Every now and then while watching football matches, he would tell me about his experiences as a football player, with such fervor and I am always attentive while he reminisces his youth. There's something about old people reminiscing about their life that attracts me and makes me emotional. While imagining their youth they are reliving their life, to them it's their everything, their universe.. and when they're gone, that entire personal universe is gone with them. Left behind are the memories with the people shared by them.This reminds me of the quote from blade runner by Roy Betty "All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain."

[@goku6560]

It's been a good 5 months since you posted this but once can only hope your dad is doing much better at this time. I share the same feeling as you when I hear elderly ppl share their stories as rare as it seems to be in my life anyway.

[@brianmullins5824]

That's lovely ❤️

[@stronkserbia444]

Who is your dad?

[@shipsingle]

What club did your dad play on?

[@TheTony70504]

Maybe he wants to remain anonymous, I dont think I would want all and Sundry knowing lol..

[@stephenmason9527]

To this day the way he smiled and his chest started heaving from the heavy breathing when he was being asked about the game... it's wonderful that this man got to walk around the garden of his pride one more time.

[@ancheta90]

What makes this video touching is that before he dies, He was given a proper credit by the BBC by meeting him in a random place.. At least people knew who Mr Lawrence is now.. R.I.P 😌

[@fifermcgee5971]

He comes across as humble and genuine.

[@ancheta90]

@@fifermcgee5971 He was Immortalized by the internet forever. May he Rest In Peace.

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@ancheta90 and aren't we lucky.

[@teddd10]

Fighting back the tears watching this.... And I'm working class lad in Liverpool who hasn't cried in decades... RIP Mr Lawrence...

[@manganese3054]

I can't hold back as well 😭

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Pint Guinness: Similar to the tears drip for the local Liverpool lads: working the docks, dustbin men, and the mines, where *today's football escape route has been taken over* by mercenaries from far off yonder.

[@bass_rhino]

I like to watch this every now and again it cheers me up

[@SUPERLEEDSYRA]

Me too.

[@EdwardDavian1]

You can tell how much of a kind soul he was. Very sad to hear about his passing. RIP Tommy.

[@paulthompson8996]

He''s just died, very sad, but this is one of my favourite moments of the last few years and I watched it all again today when I heard the news of his death.

[@davidrobinson6353]

Was in hospital with Tommy both getting new knees great bloke great laugh had the nurses in stitches so they separated us so they could get there work done .one nurse throws an orange to Tommy shouted catch that he nearly fell out of the bed .great memories for me.🏐🥅

[@stustu9717]

RIP lad. One of the best between the sticks we've ever had.

[@catalanluke5315]

Aye.....thats why everyone remembered him eh.........SIKE

[@uziixyz]

@@catalanluke5315 you ain’t funny

[@allanmartinez2356]

@@catalanluke5315 Lol you ain’t funny. Shut it

[@fcgoat11]

@@catalanluke5315 you're not funny

[@alig1840]

@@catalanluke5315 not funny mate

[@MarieJesne]

His reaction makes me smile and cry at the same time. Such a sweet moment, you can see the memories flooding back for him!

[@skymaster4743]

One of the heartwarming moments on live television. The smile on his face during the interview made my day. Rest in peace, Tommy.

[@davidcrossland9096]

I was at that match as well. This video put a smile on my face. I'm from the blue half of the city. Players back then were working class just like the rest of us. RIP Tommy.

[@rathernot6660]

My eyes are welling up. That smile and excitement like a kid in a candy shop

[@RafaelHernandez-gw7zc]

Now is going viral on TikTok and that’s the reason why I’m here lol may he Rest In Peace

[@shreechanchitrakar1174]

Sometime tiktok show good things 👍

[@ipuya]

Imagine, When the interviewer asked him if he was a football fan he was debating whether to even mention he was the keeper for Liverpool! Only when he was asked about that specific match that he had played in, did he mention it! That's such a beautiful display of modesty and humility.

[@magnus_bd6185]

That slow smile on his face when he said " i played in it " was very heartwarming !!! R.I.P Tommy Lawrence

[@neilrobinson1956]

How Tommy's eyes light up when he starts talking about the game, a wonderful image and story, captured for us all. Treasured memories of golden days spent in the sunshine of our happy youth.

[@vishy]

What a gentleman and great servant to Liverpool. He will be missed. Rest in peace Tommy

[@ButacuPpucatuB]

He’s got such a wonderful glint in his eyes 🧡 Thank you Tommy!

[@SyTheMetalhead]

What a lovely, lovely guy. RIP Tommy, you will be missed not just by Liverpool fans but by football fans throughout the country and the world

[@johncronin1082]

You could see the joy in his eyes when he speaks about the game ..lovely man

[@toddhoward5555]

Tommy Lawrence may not be with us today but those few years before his passing he was a wonderful sensation for a lot of us, especially fans of football. Good man, and what a beautiful coincidence to happen at that point in his life. RIP good sir.

[@AJ-pg6so]

I must have watched this a hundred times. God bless you Tommy, YNWA

[@zoesmith1536]

What a legend? What a happy pleasant man. He looks like life has been good to him.

[@LatinMiracle]

His love for the game of football never died. It just evolved as time went on. R.I.P Good sir.

[@zennor_man]

Liverpool hero...Thanks Tommy, RIP....Chelsea fan....

[@S2001_]

Patrick J you don’t need to say you’re a Chelsea fan

[@tespiii]

No need but he has the right.

[@S2001_]

tespiii what difference does it make ?

[@justarandombot9787]

@@S2001_ chill

[@seamusmeehan6036]

It shows ever fan no matter what team he supports has respect

[@jasonmeek7197]

Born in Dailly just like, "Ma Mum." So pleased for Tommy, So happy he got another day in the sunshine. Bless you and your family

[@MS-xn8ub]

This is beautiful. Just looked him up on Wikipedia. Rest In Peace Mr Lawrence.

[@mug2y]

a lovely genuine great man and a great keeper for Liverpool, r i p tommy, thanks for the memories 😊

[@davidsphere]

Reminds me of my dad that passed 5 years ago. He would never brag but "by god" the things he would let slip at times. I remember as a child, stepping into the living room in the afternoon, the TV was on and there was my dad sat down with his head bowed dropping a tear. A Deanna Durbin light operatic musical film was on. I was shocked and asked him what was the matter. After a moments silence he stood up. "It reminds me of the war," he said, and left the room. I never saw a tear before or after in his eyes but I remember that one.

[@trapkoala8901]

Sorry for your loss ❤️ he must’ve been a very strong man to have kept that inside for so long, may he Rest In Peace until you meet again ❤️

[@davidsphere]

​@@trapkoala8901 Thanks mate, but he was one of many. As a child of the sixties I thought it was "normal" that my dad and the fathers of my friends were mostly in their forties when they had us. Eventually I found out that my friends fathers had all been captured at Singapore and had spent their war starving and being beaten by guards in Japanese prisoner of war camps. They never told us about the horror they went through. But I did hear that there were some amongst them who were simply unable or simply refused to speak with their former comrades, after they were released and returned home. Many of these men had grown up together. My dad was not local. He was Welsh and fought in North Africa and Northern Europe. He lost two brothers during Operation Market Garden in 1944. (On a side note :Their grave stones were defaced last year by neo Nazis. I know if he were alive he would have gone to the Netherlands and found those that did it. Old as he was, he was not feeble. He would have made them pay. He was like that. I know him. Call it old fashioned justice - but I once heard he made short work of a guy who insulted my mother "You don´t ever speak to my wife like that," he told me when I asked him about it.) Now, the English town I am from, Derby, had a German/Italian prisoner of war camp that people seemed to have forgotten about these days. (Actually they separated it into two later) But it really existed and it was located on Alvaston park, a large greasy area us kids would play on. I did notice as a child of the 60s and 70s that the outskirts of the park still had barbed wire in some sections ...but I just thought it was strange that such a thing would be around a park. My kid logic assumed it was there tp prevent US going into neighbouring gardens. Probably because most of the local men were fighting in the Far East, the government thought it safe to allow Axis soldiers to reside inD erby after the war. There were many who just stayed after wartime imprisonment or just were relocated there I guess. Lots of Germans and Ukrainians. And a lot of Poles. (There was one former Polish cavalry officer who use to ride his horse, iwearing full polish army regalia, through the town into the 1970s! He was admired by us kids but it turned into a traffic problem and the police eventually had to stop him in the end. I knew another Pole who had been at Monte Casino and couldn't sleep at night because of what he experienced. He was a very nice man, he would tell me how they climbed up that hill and the hand to hand fighting, he eve once described the sight of his officers body exploding in front of him ...I was 14. I wanted to know. My father worked with him and confirmed he had a problem but that was all he would say. And while many Poles had been on out side, there were one or two, I must admit, I was suspicious about, but that is another story.) In 1980 I remember working with a woman who was a German refugee. She was viciously reviled by another elderly fella we worked with who managed to evade going to fight at the time because he was a farm worker. (This was his war now ...calling a 50+ woman a Nazi to her face!) According to her she was just a teenager who had done nothing, just been the daughter of a high ranking member of the Luftwaffe stationed in Poland. But she had met Herman Goring when he opened the Kiel Canal before the war and she would tell me about life in Nazi Germany and other snippets of history, but only because I wanted to listen and she could tell. She made it sound so innocent and noble and that people were laughing at the Nazis behind their back. But I always felt she was being guarded in how much she really wanted to say. Anyway, I remember in particular the elderly German father of our neighbour who would visit his 20 something married adult daughter every night, but always late on a Friday. He was a thick set man and noticeable for the way he would ride his motorbike with the handlebars low and his back stiff and erect. He wore an old fashioned leather strapped helmet with goggles and looked every piece the unrepentant Nazi riding. I must admit I secretly hated him,imaging what he must have done - remember the World at War TV series was current at the time. But no one else seemed too bothered. In contrast to my hidden behaviour, my dad was openly friendly to him and never ever showed any animosity. I saw them regularly working together in the back garden or sharing a joke . One day my mother, who would always chat with the neighbours father told me that she had asked him why he was always late on a Friday coming to see his daughter, He replied by telling my mother, to her shock, that he had to report to the local police station every week. I mean, none of us ever doubted that he was anything other than a law abiding man. That was the way it was back then. "I was in the SS during the war;" he said as he held my Jamaican mothers hand to calm her. "I am so sorry Jean." And he hugged her. (They were the best of friends you see.) When I heard that story, I forgave him, because I understood his sorrow was so strong that he could not forgive himself.

[@nkjoself2040]

@@davidsphere Thank you for sharing this. A very interesting read David.

[@mwillblade]

My father told me funny stories about when he was in World War ll my whole childhood. Never the bad things until I got older.

[@thomasfoster1899]

Football memories keep me going thanks l f c 😅😅😅i am now80

[@Svvithred]

No matter how many times I have watched this, it never fails to bring a smile to my face. I'm not a major football fan these days, but as a kid I was mad on Liverpool and I was bought a centenary book on Liverpool FC, and I read all about Tommy's career (among many other of the legendary players) in the book, so when this became news, I couldn't have been happier for him. This was truly something that was meant to happen!

[@johnw3641]

The pride in his face. One of the most wholesome videos I’ve ever seen. Seems like such a lovely man

[@douglasmcshane2654]

I’m here cause I seen this on TikTok, not a football fan but love the look in his face when he started to talk about it, memories that last a lifetime

[@georgemorley1029]

The best thing about this is how Tommy Lawrence took it with absolutely no side to his reaction at all. He was just genuinely really happy to say that he was there and played that game. He wasn’t upset at the reporter for not knowing who he was. He didn’t get in a huff. Now, I know that this is hypothetical, but can you imagine if some reporter bumped into someone like Paul Pogba or Cristian Ronaldo (unlikely to happen but hear me out) out in the street years from now and genuinely asked them if they remembered watching a game that they played in? I don’t think their reaction would be as honest and straightforward. My point is, I suppose, that I just don’t think modern footballers are playing football for the same reasons as this man did. And that’s probably why I don’t like football very much anymore.

[@Luke-bq7sd]

I'm a City fan but i'll always respect and admire the history of the game. Rest in Peace Tommy, YNWA 💙❤

[@Rlea67]

RIP Tommy, we’ve lost a lovely man, but great memories will live on.

[@ralphington8441]

Lovely man, glad it brought some recognition his way.

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

What a delight! I have worked with so many elderly people who want to be acknowledged, remembered and respected, but have become accustomed to being ignored. It will be beautiful when we learn to see them with the same appreciation we give an ancient redwood. We believe trees are more beautiful with age, but some of us treat everyone over the age of 30 as worthless. Everyone has a story, a purpose, and a spirit.

[@nuovaman3118]

RIP sir, Legend of our club. Thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones. Thank you for your service Tom.

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

I'm not a fan of soccer, but this warmed my soul. Bless your heart Mr. Lawrence.

[@tobychew100]

what a legend and such a lovely man. I'm so pleased he got to talk about that special time in his life. 😊

[@ShaneC27]

I love that video so much, seem like a really nice genuine man

[@jonjotatty957]

He was very brave and a fabulous goal keeper for Liverpool. RIP Tommy.

[@sudhindrak]

Hard not to smile at this wonderful video!!

[@banton9368]

Such a heartwarming clip, very sad to see some comments saying hes passed on, rip to a true gent, tommy lawrence.

[@darthlegolas9155]

Only seen this now, may the universe hold a special one place for him, I watch that game in a pub and seen the interview a few mins before, RIP Legend, YNWA

[@Josephithinkthatsme]

what a legend much love from the states and what a incredible chance of luck

[@london_roubenl]

You can feel,.the decent humble man that he was, God.bless

[@elguapo3527]

God, if I had had a grandfather like that. Laugh at me in that kind way. God bless you sir.

[@eddt430]

I only found this about 3 weeks ago unreal. R.i.p Tommy what a keeper...

[@ericstevens2554]

My father saw him a lot of times and said he was the so underated he use to say the man was a proper keeper rest in peace legend ❤❤

[@midgetgorillagaming]

The sparkle in his eye as he was remembering it at first ☺️

[@tryhardfinessedyou]

I just want this to happen a million more times. So fooking cool that this happened. His smile in the clip, and this interview is so wholesome. Legit warms my heart.

[@Sviming1ne]

The smile, and the sparkle in his eyes is something else :) Sad to read that he's no longer among us. R I P

[@danialsakat8671]

The joy that football brings as soon as the reporter asked it’s like he relived that match again god bless his heart wish I could’ve seen him play in 1967

[@IDrawChao]

I love how happy he looked when the man asked him

[@chrisarcari4919]

God bless Tommy. Fond memories of watching Liverpool in the 60's, when football was football. Tommy was nicknamed The Flying Pig because he was quite chunky, but what a goalie. R.I.P. Tom, the pleasure was ours.

[@athlone1975]

It was lovely watching the clip of the vox pop. Bless him you could tell he was bursting to tell the reporter he had played in the game. What an amazing coincidence. A Liverpool legend.

[@harshvardhan1238]

Exactly the type of content I want from KZbin!

[@georgetodorov1687]

What a wholesome and humble man! Can't help but notice the modest life he is living in comparison to today's footballers. Nowadays, the 20-year-old superstars that play for the big clubs wouldn't even sign shirts let alone let you in their big mansions.

[@stronkserbia444]

Spending their lives with headphones on ignoring fans, spitting on the pitch, football needs a reality check

[@kutter_ttl6786]

After he retired, Tommy went back to work at Rylands, the wire manufacturer. It just shows that they weren't making millions back then, at least not enough to retire.

[@SamMC08]

Football was just another job back then, and once you retired at around 30 (if you avoided injury) you had to find a new career.

[@fifermcgee5971]

This story is so heartwarming. What a lovely gentleman.

[@aislinggreen1057]

My dad who just passed away (also a Tommy) was an lifelong Everton supporter and he loved this clip and the preceding one. The rest of us are all Liverpool fans, fun and games in our house during a derby! I always smile when I watch this - even on a bad day, thank you for sharing xxx

[@AlfieBucks]

Incredible! And even as someone who only really watched rugby, I knew of Tommy Lawrence when I was a kid - because of his habit for having his sweater outside his shorts!

[@TS-bn7zt]

Wow, that is just fantastic!! Thank you!!!

[@hurdigurdiman]

Very glad thatTommy got a re recognition before he died. What a lovely surprise for him rip Tommy lad xxxx

[@fuentinho416]

RIP to a truly humble & great man.

[@thunderbembo3406]

imagine iF YOUNG tommy lawrence is the goal keeper for liverpool this day with his experience and skills it must be amazingggg. R.I.P Tommy L. God bless

[@grahamrogers3345]

Yes, growing old and dying stinks. I remember him in his prime. God bless you Tommy. Rest in Peace.

[@vy-w]

Glad he had a moment in the social media era to recognize and remember him again 🙏

[@Abradabingg]

Hes got very kind eyes. RIP Legend

[@markfletcher4836]

I used to go to Anfield and stand in The Kop in the 60s. What a gentleman was Tommy Lawrence!

[@chrisfallon9678]

He seemed a very likeable down to earth man and his face was an absolute picture when he spoke about his appearance in the Derby match was thrilled and definitely very proud .A great of yesteryear .YNWA

[@allanmartinez2356]

Rip Tommy. You’ll never walk alone. (Die hard Barcelona fan)

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

What a lovely honest man. God bless you.for ever. Legend

[@goldwisp]

The way his eyes lit up R.I.P to that man

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

Rest in Peace Tommy, he seemed a lovely man

[@oooo000ooo3]

So awesome. All the best to you Tommy!

[@keyvet]

Uncle Tommy is such a Gentleman.

[@DanteDomain]

Imagine thinking of a game in your past over 50 years ago.....Your moment in time gone forever....Nope! some reporter asks you about that same moment by chance and you were there......This is more then a Coincidence. This was his destiny to be honour by millions when time was burying him. Simply awesome.....Gives you hope that no matter goes on in your life. You can relive your joy.

[@sypherkingmaningo7510]

When u look at him, he's ready to relieve that moment. His eyes is so bright and so ready to share his legacy. 🙏🙏🙏

[@slicklandy7819]

RIP Tommy Lawrence , You'll Never Walk Alone

[@nach0vidal]

RIP Tommy. Thank you for making Liverpool FC so great.

[@JorgePerez-gj2iq]

It’s hard not to like him seems like a very charming man.

[@billycostine5237]

My God, what a nice and unassuming man. Mr Lawrence RIP.

[@alfieminchington3803]

What a legend he will certainly be remembered 🙏

[@steveroberts2982]

Great man bless you Tommy a proper gentleman and a great keeper too

[@frankheseltin3406]

The wonderful Liverpool goalkeeper my affection to THE FLYING PIG

[@nickg9170]

Absolute gent. His face and the way he lit up was just beautiful. Those of that generation are just something very special.

[@markalexander7652]

Actually puts a tear in your eye. What a guy 👌

[@matthewwright7831]

This always warms my heart

[@fizalex6612]

Rest in Peace Tommy. You warmed my heart

[@colin5064]

Classic well done, what a happy coincidence the stars must have aligned on that day

[@metinhan2006]

That smile, that god damn smile, it warms the hell out of my heart.