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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