Career
His playing career began with Shamrock Rovers. After spending just one season at Glenmalure Park, Lawlor moved to Drumcondra and in only his second campaign with the club, he helped them to the league championship. He was then signed by Peter Doherty for Doncaster Rovers in June 1950, playing five full seasons for them in the old Second Division, scoring 46 goals in 128 appearances.
After almost five years in England he returned home to sign for Ballymena United in December 1954.
Dublin to resume his career with Drumcondra. He finished his career with Dundalk moving there in 1959 at the age of 37.