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Derek Lampe

b. 1937

English footballer (born 1937)

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About Derek Lampe

Born 1937. Derek Lampe is a British association football player.

Derek Lampe (born 20 May 1937) is an English former professional footballer who played for Fulham and represented England Youth, playing in the position of centre half.

Prior to signing up for Fulham, Lampe played for Edmonton, London and Middlesex Schools and trained with Tottenham Hotspur. Lampe joined Fulham as a junior in the summer of 1952. He progressed to the senior team in May 1954, and made his first class debut against West Ham United in August 1956. Lampe sustained an injury in a game against Everton in March 1961 from which he never fully recovered. He played his final game for Fulham against Manchester City in November 1962, and retired, aged 27, in 1964. He made a total of 88 appearances in the Football League.

He is the grandfather of Jack Lampe who signed for West Ham United in July 2009.

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Who is Derek Lampe?

English footballer (born 1937)

When was Derek Lampe born?

Derek Lampe was born on 20 May 1937 in Edmonton.

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Derek Lampe is an association football player.

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Derek Lampe is British.

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· Wikipedia: Derek Lampe

· Wikidata: Q5262126

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