He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. His son, Allen Ripley, was also a major league pitcher.\n', '

Ripley was 18 years old when he entered the majors in 1935 with the Boston Red Sox, to become the youngest major league player during that season.\n', '

In two relief appearances, Ripley allowed four runs and seven hits, giving up three walks without strikeouts in 4.0 innings of work for a 9.00 earned run average. He did not have a decision or saves and never appeared in a major league game again.\n', '

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