Early Years
Lawther was born in Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland on August 20, 1936. He is the eldest of 3 children. His brother, Ian, gained notoriety as a Northern Ireland footballer. Like most young Irish lads, Lawther played soccer for his elementary school teams.
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