Tipton

Tipton is a town in the Sandwell borough of the West Midlands, England, with a population of around 47,000.

Famous people

Several famous people were born in Tipton.

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Currently the most famous person born in the town is Steve Bull, who was born on the town's Moat Farm estate on 28th March 1965. He joined West Bromwich Albion on leaving school in 1981 but did not break into the first team until the 1985-86 season. After just one year and a handful of league appearances for the club, he was transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £64,000 deal and became a legend in 13 years at the Molineux club. He scored over 300 league goals, won two successive promotions and was capped 13 times by the England team, although he never played any higher than the new Division One. Less famous footballers born in Tipton included Isaac Clarke and Joe Mayo.

Related Topics:
Steve Bull - West Bromwich Albion - Wolverhampton Wanderers - Isaac Clarke - Joe Mayo

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In Victorian times, the most famous person was William Perry, the bareknuckle boxer who was Champion of England from 1850-57. There is a statue to Perry, know as 'the Tipton Slasher' in the Coronation Gardens park in central Tipton.

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Norman Kendrick was a resident of Princes End Tipton. He was an early pioneer of the Coach Travel Industry, and a civic leader for over 50 years up to his death at 75. Known as 'Ten Men' Kendrick because of 6'7" 300 lb (136 kg) frame.

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Another famous athlete was the athlete Jack Holden (1907-2004) who lived to the age of 97, ran for Tipton Harriers until he was in his 40's and competed for England at the 1948 Olympic Games when 41 years old.

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