About Skinner Normanton
Lived 1926 – 1995 (aged 68–69). Skinner Normanton was a British association football player.
Sidney Albert Normanton (20 August 1926 – 1995), known as Skinner Normanton, was an English coal miner and part-time footballer who played for Barnsley and Halifax Town of the English Football League.
Throughout his career, Normanton gained a reputation for a highly aggressive and physically uncompromising style of play, earning him a "hard man" image on and off the field. A heavy tackle contested with Alex Forbes in 1952 left Normanton with torn knee ligaments, which hastened the end of his Football League career.
Normanton was brought to wider notice in the writings of Michael Parkinson.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Skinner Normanton?
English footballer
When was Skinner Normanton born?
Skinner Normanton was born on 20 August 1926 in Barnsley.
When did Skinner Normanton die?
Skinner Normanton died in 1995 in Barnsley.
What was Skinner Normanton's occupation?
Skinner Normanton was an association football player.
What nationality was Skinner Normanton?
Skinner Normanton was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Skinner Normanton
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Skinner Normanton. https://biography.guide/skinner-normanton/
MLA: "Skinner Normanton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/skinner-normanton/.
Chicago: "Skinner Normanton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/skinner-normanton/.
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