Hampden-Sydney College

One of the best quarterbacks ever to wear the garnet and grey, Whitey Lipscomb was known for his all-around athletic ability on the field.  He was a standout passer and runner from the quarterback position, an outstanding punt returner, and a versatile defensive back.

A four-year letterman, Lipscomb earned All-Little Eight, All-Mason Dixon and Little All-America honors during his Tiger career.  As a freshman, he made the most of his chances as the backup quarterback, completing 20 of 44 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns.  His biggest highlight of the season was a 75-yard touchdown pass to Freddie Mitchell against Centre College.  As a sophomore in 1963, Lipscomb passed for 749 yards and rushed for 197 yards and five touchdowns to earn All-Little Eight and All-Mason Dixon Conference honors.  As a junior, he battled a leg injury, but still led the Tigers to the Mason Dixon Conference Championship while passing for 822 yards and returning punts for 213 yards and two scores.  As a senior, Lipscomb was a team captain and passed for 1,042 yards as the Tigers posted a 6-3 record.  That year, he was named Small College Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Richmond.

He finished his career with 2,887 passing yards, 450 punt return yards, 15 touchdown passes and 17 rushing and return touchdowns.