Philpott started at Anaheim High School participating in Junior varsity football, basketball and diving.
[1][2] He set school records for rushing yards with 2,579 and points scored during his college career.
He rushed for 767 yards, scored 14 touchdowns and kicked 10 extra points his senior year.
[4] He took the 1959 season off while serving in the United States Army as an active duty reservist.
[1] He suffered a career ending injury while playing for the AFL's Oakland Raiders during a pre-season game in 1960.