Prior to signing up for Fulham, Lampe played for Edmonton, London and Middlesex Schools and trained with Tottenham Hotspur. Lampe joined Fulham as a junior in the summer of 1952. He progressed to the senior team in May 1954, and made his first class debut against West Ham United in August 1956.
Lampe's football career began when he played for Edmonton, London and Middlesex Schools before training with Tottenham Hotspur. Two years later, he joined Fulham as a junior player. He eventually moved up to the senior team in May 1954 and made his professional debut against West Ham United in August 1956.