Career
He played in The Football League for Liverpool, although much of his career was spent in non–league football with Chester. He played more than 300 games for the club in three spells. Jack was one of four brothers to play for their hometown club of Chester, with older brother Bert going on to be capped by England.
He broke into the side in the left wing slot at the start of the 1903-1904 season at a similar time to when brother Tommy was emerging on the right.
Lipsham remained at Chester until the end of the 1912-1913 season, when he left for local rivals Wrexham. The move displeased the Chester directors, who felt let down after the home match against Hyde two months earlier had been declared as a benefit match for Lipsham and Billy Matthews, raising £82-10s for the long–serving duo.
But he returned to Chester ahead of the 1919-1920 season, where he played for two years before retiring.