Frank J. Skinner
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | April 6, 1891 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died: | October 18, 1935 (aged 44) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Career information | |
| College: | Purdue |
| Position: | Tackle |
| Career history | |
Frank J. Skinner, also known as Frank William Skinner Jr.[1] (April 6, 1891 – October 18, 1935) was an American football player and boxing official.
Skinner was born in 1891 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada,[1] where his father was engaged in construction work at the time.[2] He attended high school in Indianapolis, Indiana.[2]
He played college football for Purdue.[3] He later played three years for the Hammond Pros, two years for Wabash A.A. and for the Indianapolis Capitols before signing with the Evansville Crimson Giants in September 1922[3][4][5] where he appeared in one NFL game during the 1922 season. He also played for a team in Marion, Indiana, and was later described as "one of the oldest professional football players in Indiana in years of service."[6]
Skinner's brother, Lew Skinner, also played in the National Football League.[7][8] The Skinner brothers were described in 1919 as "all they are said to be; fast as they make them and scrappers to the final whistle."[9]
After his playing career ended, Skinner later officiated at boxing matches in Indianapolis. He also operated the Skinner Radio Co. He died from a heart attack in 1935 at age 44 at his home in Indianapolis.[2][6]
References
- ^ a b "Frank Skinner". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Frank Skinner, Ring Official, Dies at Home: Well-Known Timekeeper at Fights, Radio Firm Head, Passes". The Indianapolis Times. October 19, 1935. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Receive outfit for the Giants". The Evansville Journal. September 28, 1922. p. 8. Retrieved June 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Star full back of Rupps who will appear today". The Indianapolis Star. November 24, 1918. p. 34. Retrieved June 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Capitol eleven to play Giants". The Evansville Journal. December 4, 1921. p. 5. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Funeral Tomorrow for Frank Skinner". The Indianapolis Star. October 20, 1935. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lew Skinner". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Will Play With Wabash: Skinner Brothers, of Canton, Are Signed". The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel. November 7, 1919. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Visitors on the Warpath After Local Teams' Scalp". The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel. November 14, 1919. p. 30 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Frank Skinner at Database Football
- Profootballarchives.com