Thomas Ripton
# Thomas Ripton

Thomas "Tom" Ripton (c. first ¼ 1872 – 23 March 1946) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s. He played at representative level for Hull & Ouse XV, and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage №) (captain), and Hull FC, as a goal-kicking full-back, or centre, i.e. number 12 or 13.

## Background

Thomas Ripton's birth was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, his death was registered in Hull district, East Riding of Yorkshire, and his funeral took place at Hull General Cemetery on Wednesday 27 March 1946.

## Playing career

### County trial appearances

Thomas Ripton played, and scored 1-goal in Hull & Ouse XV's 12-9 victory over Northern (featuring footballers from Yorkshire clubs; Harrogate RUFC, Leeman Wanderers RFC (on Leeman Road, York, defunct), Otley R.U.F.C., Ripon RUFC, and Tadcaster RFC (defunct since the mid/late 1960s).

### Club career

Thomas Ripton once played for Hull Kingston Rovers against Wakefield Trinity at "the present (c. 1950) Hull ground" in the morning, and played as a full-back for Hull F.C. against Rawcliffe RFC at the Athletic ground (on Holderness Road), Hull in the afternoon.

