About Skip Minisi
Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 78). Skip Minisi was an American american football player.
Anthony Salvatore "Skip" Minisi (September 18, 1926 – May 5, 2005) was an American professional football halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1985 based on his college career at the University of Pennsylvania and the United States Naval Academy.
After being the second pick overall in the 1948 NFL draft, Minisi played his rookie season for the New York Giants. After completing his rookie season, Minisi retired from professional football to attend the University of Pennsylvania's School of Law. He was a successful attorney for more than 40+ years with a practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Who was Skip Minisi?
American football player (1926-2005)
When was Skip Minisi born?
Skip Minisi was born on 18 September 1926 in Newark.
When did Skip Minisi die?
Skip Minisi died on 5 May 2005 in Paoli.
What was Skip Minisi's occupation?
Skip Minisi was an american football player.
What nationality was Skip Minisi?
Skip Minisi was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Skip Minisi. https://biography.guide/skip-minisi/
MLA: "Skip Minisi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/skip-minisi/.
Chicago: "Skip Minisi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/skip-minisi/.
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