Jack Lipsham

Jack Lipsham (1881 – 1959) was an English footballer. He played in The Football League for Liverpool, although much of his career was spent in non–league football with Chester. He played more than 300 games for the club in three spells.

Playing career
Jack was one of four brothers to play for their hometown club of Chester, with older brother Bert going on to be capped by England. He broke into the side in the left wing slot at the start of the 1903–04 season at a similar time to when brother Tommy was emerging on the right. In 1906 he joined Football League champions Liverpool, but just a year and three appearances later he was back at Chester and helped them win the Welsh Cup in 1908.

Lipsham remained at Chester until the end of the 1912–13 season, when he left for local rivals Wrexham. The move displeased the Chester directors, who felt let down after the home match against Hyde two months earlier had been declared as a benefit match for Lipsham and Billy Matthews, raising £82-10s for the long–serving duo. But he returned to Chester ahead of the 1919–20 season, where he played for two years before retiring.

References

External links
 Article on players to play for Chester and Liverpool (featuring Lipsham)
 Liverpool FC player history profile

Category:1881 births
Category:1959 deaths
Category:English footballers
Category:English Football League players
Category:Association football wingers
Category:Sportspeople from Chester
Category:Chester City F.C. players
Category:Liverpool F.C. players
Category:Wrexham A.F.C. players