Frank J. Skinner
Personal information
Born:(1891-04-06)April 6, 1891
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:October 18, 1935(1935-10-18) (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

  1. 1 2 "Frank Skinner". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "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.Open access icon
  3. 1 2 "Receive outfit for the Giants". The Evansville Journal. 28 September 1922. p. 8. Retrieved 2 June 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. "Star full back of Rupps who will appear today". The Indianapolis Star. 24 November 1918. p. 34. Retrieved 2 June 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. "Capitol eleven to play Giants". The Evansville Journal. 4 December 1921. p. 5. Retrieved 3 June 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. 1 2 "Funeral Tomorrow for Frank Skinner". The Indianapolis Star. October 20, 1935. p. 7 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  7. "Lew Skinner". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  8. "Will Play With Wabash: Skinner Brothers, of Canton, Are Signed". The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel. November 7, 1919. p. 29 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  9. "Visitors on the Warpath After Local Teams' Scalp". The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel. November 14, 1919. p. 30 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon


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