About Jimmy Skinner
Lived 1898 – 1984 (aged 85–86). Jimmy Skinner was a British association football player.
James Frederick Skinner (11 October 1898 – September 1984) was an English professional footballer who played for Beckenham and Tottenham Hotspur.
Early life Skinner was born in Beckenham. He attended Manor Road school in West Ham and went to play for West Ham schools and represented the London schools side of 1912–13. In 1913 the schoolboy star was chosen to play for England schoolboys.
Football career Skinner began his career at Beckenham before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1919 the wing half made his debut against Clapton Orient on 11 October 1919 his 21st birthday. In a career that was cut short by injury he made a total of 95 appearances and scored on three occasions in all competitions for the Spurs.
Post-football career Skinner ran several businesses including a drapery shop in Ladbroke Grove, a grocers located in Enfield before running a building company in Harlow and later a fruit farm.
Death Skinner died in September, 1984 at Cranborne, Dorset.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Skinner?
English footballer (1898-1984)
When was Jimmy Skinner born?
Jimmy Skinner was born on 11 October 1898 in Beckenham.
When did Jimmy Skinner die?
Jimmy Skinner died in 1984 in Cranborne.
What was Jimmy Skinner's occupation?
Jimmy Skinner was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Skinner?
Jimmy Skinner was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Skinner (footballer)
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