About Al Skinner
Lived 1856 – 1901 (aged 44). Al Skinner was an American baseball player.
Alexander Skinner (August 14, 1856 – March 5, 1901) was an American former Major League Baseball player. Skinner's handedness and physical dimensions are currently unknown. He appeared as an outfielder in two games in the Union Association in 1884.
Skinner served as a right fielder for the Baltimore Monumentals in one game (July 12), then played one game in center field for the Chicago Browns four days later. In his short career, he collected two hits in six at bats for a career batting average of .333, and also scored one run. In the field he handled two chances, making no errors.
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Who was Al Skinner?
American baseball player (1856–1901)
When was Al Skinner born?
Al Skinner was born on 14 August 1856 in Chicago, Brooklyn.
When did Al Skinner die?
Al Skinner died on 5 March 1901 in Washington, Philadelphia.
What was Al Skinner's occupation?
Al Skinner was a baseball player.
What nationality was Al Skinner?
Al Skinner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Skinner. https://biography.guide/al-skinner/
MLA: "Al Skinner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-skinner/.
Chicago: "Al Skinner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-skinner/.
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