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Christopher Lippert

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Christopher Lippert
Date of birth (1963-03-31) March 31, 1963 (age 61)
Place of birthCalifornia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Rugby player, coach
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
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1989–1996
Barbarian F.C.
OMBAC
3
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–1998 United States 38 (0)

Christopher Lippert (known as Chris Lippert; born March 31, 1963) is an American retired rugby union player who played at prop for the United States national rugby union team and the Barbarian F.C.[1]

Early life and career

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Lippert was born in San Diego, California, U.S., on March 31, 1963. Lippert debuted for the United States national rugby union team on September 23, 1989. He made a total of 38 test appearances for the USA Eagles, including the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and captained the team in the 1996 Pan-American Championship.[2] Lippert played 3 matches for the Barbarian F.C.[3] He was an All-American and won a National Championship with San Diego State University in 1987. He also won five national titles from 1989 to 1996 while playing as a front-row stalwart for the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club.[4]

Lippert was the first USA player to surpass 36 caps and his 38 caps was a national record when he retired in 1998.[5]

Coaching career

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After retiring from professional rugby, Lippert served as the Manager for the United States national rugby sevens team[6] and for the USA Eagles 15's, including the 2003 Rugby World Cup.[7]

Awards

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Lippert was inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame in 2020.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Christopher Lippert". ESPN scrum. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Eagles announce squad for tour of Scotland and Wales". ESPN.com. September 26, 2000. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Eagles announce squad for tour of Scotland and Wales". ESPN.com. September 26, 2000. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "All-Tome American List: Chris Lippert". Goff Rugby Report. March 1, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "All-Tome American List: Chris Lippert". Goff Rugby Report. March 1, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  6. ^ "News from OMBAC Rugby". myemail.constantcontact.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "Eagles announce squad for tour of Scotland and Wales". ESPN.com. September 26, 2000. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  8. ^ "U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Announced". USA Rugby. April 17, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
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