Maurice Herman Nipp was born on March 21, 1930, in Yankton, South Dakota.

[2] In 1987, the Los Angeles Times noted that Nipp was "probably the best lineman in Loyola history".

[3] Nipp was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round, with the 101st overall pick, of the 1952 NFL draft.

[4] Nipp started all 12 games for the Eagles in 1953, recording one fumble recovery.

[6] Nipp then served two years in the United States Air Force, returning to the Eagles in 1956.