About Willis Rippon
Lived 1886 – 1956 (aged 69). Willis Rippon was a British association football player.
Personal life Rippon's brother Pip was also a footballer and both played together at Woolwich Arsenal and Grimsby Town. He served in the British Armed Forces during the First World War.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willis Rippon?
British association football player (1886-1956)
When was Willis Rippon born?
Willis Rippon was born on 15 May 1886 in Beighton Ward.
When did Willis Rippon die?
Willis Rippon died on 16 March 1956 in Rotherham.
What was Willis Rippon's occupation?
Willis Rippon was an association football player.
What nationality was Willis Rippon?
Willis Rippon was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willis Rippon. https://biography.guide/willis-rippon/
MLA: "Willis Rippon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willis-rippon/.
Chicago: "Willis Rippon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willis-rippon/.
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