Ted Phillips

Ted Phillips

Leiston born Ted was turning out for his local side when he was plucked by Ipswich in 1953 to start a tremendous rise through the divisions with the Suffolk side.

Starting in Division Three (South), Ted scored 161 goals in 269 League starts for the Blues as they swept all before them, with the crowning pinnacle being the Division One title in 1962.

After a spell at Leyton Orient, Ted moved to Luton in February 1965 as the Hatters fought to keep out of Division Four. Although past his best, Ted showed some glimpses of his previous prowess with frightening shooting and heading power.

Having failed to save the Town from the drop, Ted finished his career with Colchester a town where he lived in retirement until passing away in 2018.