Hans-Jürgen Ripp Explained

Hans-Jürgen Ripp
Height:1.78 m
Birth Date:1946 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Hamburg, Germany
Position:Defender
Years1:1969–1970
Clubs1:SC Vorwärts-Wacker 04
Years2:1970–1979
Clubs2:Hamburger SV
Caps2:177
Goals2:0
Years3:1979–1981
Clubs3:Lüneburger SK

Hans-Jürgen Ripp (24 June 1946 – 4 July 2021[1]) was a German professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent nine seasons in the Bundesliga with Hamburger SV.[2] In August 2017, he was the player with the fourth most number of Bundesliga appearances without scoring a goal.[3]

Personal life

Ripp was born in Niendorf, Hamburg. His father, Johannes, introduced him to the youth football of Hamburger SV. During his time with the youth teams, he acquired the nickname Ditschi. When he was 18 years old, he married Bärbel.[4]

Following his football career, he worked in the insurance industry. He had two daughters.[4]

Honours

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Der HSV trauert um Hans-Jürgen Ripp . 5 July 2021 . Hamburger Sport Verein News . HSV Fußball AG . 6 July 2021 .
  2. Web site: Ripp, Hans-Jürgen . German . kicker.de . 25 December 2012.
  3. Web site: Torlos-Rekord: Diekmeier zieht mit Schuler gleich . 19 August 2017 . Verizon Media . 27 June 2021 .
  4. Web site: "Ditschi" Ripp, der Allesgewinner des HSV . Laux . Alexander . Matz . Dieter . 24 June 2021 . Hamburger Abendblatt . Funke Mediengruppe . 27 June 2021 .