Frank J. Skinner

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]