[2] After the war, Lipinski played college football for Fairmont University from 1946 to 1949.

[1] He also played basketball and baseball at Fairmont, earning a total of 12 varsity letters.

[2] He was offered a contract to play professional baseball for the Boston Braves but instead opted to play professional football in the National Football League (NFL).

[4] In June 1951, he moved to Calgary with his wife Loreene and son Jimmy to play for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League.

[1] After retiring as a player, Lipinski coached at Dalton High School, Washington Court House, and Cuyahoga Falls.