Former England centre-forward Lofthouse, who died in January, scored two goals the last time the club lifted the trophy.
That was in 1958 when a Manchester United side decimated by the Munich air disaster were beaten at Wembley. On Sunday Bolton return to the stadium when they face Stoke in the semi-finals of the competition.
Manager Owen Coyle said: "It would be lovely thing to come to fruition but to do that you have to play out of your skin and earn the right.
"There is a big obstacle to overcome first if we are to get to the final as this is a very good Stoke side.
"You can understand how everyone feels about Nat's passing but we have to make sure come the game we are fully focused."
Source: PA
Source: PA