[1] Laurie Thacker was born in Sculcoates, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and he died aged 42 in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
's 10-18 defeat by Huddersfield in the 1938 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
Thacker played at prop for a Rugby League XIII against Northern Command XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.
[5] Lawrence Thacker's marriage to Gladys (née Baines) was registered during second ¼ 1947 in Hull district.
[6] They had children; Diane L. Thacker (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1947 (age 77–78) in Hull district), Roger W. Thacker (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1948 (age 76–77) in Hull district), and Andrea Thacker (birth registered during second ¼ 1951 (age 73–74) in Hull district).