Nat Lofthouse

Nat Lofthouse was an English center-forward who spent his entire career at Bolton Wanderers, scoring 285 goals in 503 games for the club between 1946 and 1961, becoming one of the greatest idols in the club's history. For the English national team, he played 33 matches and scored 30 goals. He became known as the 'Lion of Vienna' after a heroic performance in a friendly match against Austria in 1952, in which he scored two goals while playing injured, including a decisive one in the final minutes. After retiring as a player, Lofthouse remained connected to Bolton Wanderers as a coach and later in administrative roles, being revered by the club until his death in 2011. A statue in his honor was erected in front of Bolton's stadium.