England international rugby league footballer
Graham Liptrot (born 8 July 1955), also known by the nickname of "Lippy" ,[ 3] is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at representative level for England , and at club level for St. Helens , as a hooker .[ 1]
Playing career
International honours
Graham Liptrot won caps for England while at St. Helens in 1979 against Wales, and France.[ 2]
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Graham Liptrot played hooker in St. Helens ' 18-19 defeat by Halifax in the 1987 Challenge Cup Final during the 1986–87 season at Wembley Stadium , London on Saturday 2 May 1987.
County Cup Final appearances
Graham Liptrot played hooker in St. Helens 0-16 defeat by Warrington in the 1982 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1982–83 season at Central Park , Wigan on Saturday 23 October 1982, and played hooker in the 28-16 victory over Wigan in the 1984 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1984–85 season at Central Park , Wigan on Sunday 28 October 1984.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances
Graham Liptrot played hooker in St. Helens ' 11-26 defeat by Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1977 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1977–78 season at Craven Park , Kingston upon Hull on Tuesday 13 December 1977, and played hooker in the 7-13 defeat by Widnes in the 1978 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1978–79 season at Knowsley Road , St. Helens on Tuesday 12 December 1978.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances
Graham Liptrot's testimonial match for St. Helens took place against Mansfield Marksman at Knowsley Road , St Helens, Merseyside on Sunday 19 August 1984.
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