Full name Ernest Phypers Playing position Died 1960 Date of death 1960 (aged 49–50) Role Footballer | Name Ernie Phypers Date of birth 13 September 1910 Years Team Position Wing half | |
Place of birth Walthamstow, England | ||
Ernest "Ernie" Phypers (13 September 1910 – 1960) was an English professional footballer who played for Walthamstow Avenue, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Northfleet United and Doncaster Rovers.
Football career
Phypers began his career at non-league club Walthamstow Avenue. The wing half joined Aston Villa as an amateur in September 1932 before Tottenham Hotspur offered him a contract in May, 1933. Phypers went on to play for the "Spurs" nursery club Northfleet United until he signed professional forms for Tottenham in June, 1934. He played a total of 33 matches in all competitions for the "Lilywhites" between 1934 and 1936. After leaving White Hart Lane Phypers signed for Doncaster Rovers and made a further three appearances. During World War II he made guest appearances for Clapton Orient, Southend United and West Ham United.