Chris Skinner (born December 18, 1961) is a former Canadian football running back who played ten seasons in the Canadian Football League.[1] From Saint John, New Brunswick, he was inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.[2]
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| Date of birth | December 18, 1961 |
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| Place of birth | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| US college | Bishop's University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1984–1988 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1989 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1990–1993 | BC Lions |
| Honours | 1987 - Grey Cup champion |
Early career edit
Skinner first started playing football for the Simonds High School team, later playing for the University of New Brunswick until they stopped supporting the sport. He later played for Bishop's University and won All-Star and MVP honors.[3]
References edit
- ^ Chris Skinner - statistics
- ^ "Christopher Skinner". NBSHF. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Chris Skinner •". mynewbrunswick.ca. 24 June 2021.