Keith Ripley

Keith Ripley (29 March 1935 – 5 November 2012) was an English professional footballer, who played primarily as a wing half. During his career, Ripley played for Leeds United, Norwich City, Peterborough United, Mansfield Town and Doncaster Rovers.

Career Ripley was born and raised in Normanton. before signing with the club as a player in April 1952. He won promotion to the First Division with Leeds in the 1955–56 season. having "bobbled in and out of the team without securing a permanent place" during his time at the club.

He transferred to Norwich City in August 1958, He requested a transfer away from Mansfield in summer 1959, and again in November 1959, but went on to make a total of 31 league appearances for Mansfield, in which he scored 5 goals. He was part of the Peterborough team that won the 1960–61 Fourth Division with a record 134 goals. and later became club captain on a permanent basis. He spent four years at Doncaster, and scored 7 goals in 128 league games. He had four sons and three daughters, He died in November 2012 aged 77, following a long illess with myasthenia gravis.

Honours Leeds United Second Division runners-up: 1955–56

Peterborough United Fourth Division: 1960–61