Jack Skinner (Australian footballer)
Australian rules footballer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John William Skinner (5 June 1917 – 12 April 1988)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
Fullname
John William Skinner
Born
5 June 1917
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
Died
12 April 1988 (aged 70)
Newcastle, New South Wales
Newcastle, New South Wales
Original teams
Bacchus Marsh, Darley
| John Skinner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John William Skinner | ||
| Born |
5 June 1917 Bacchus Marsh, Victoria | ||
| Died |
12 April 1988 (aged 70) Newcastle, New South Wales | ||
| Original teams | Bacchus Marsh, Darley | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1939–1941 | Carlton | 38 (9) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Skinner won the 1936[3] and 1938[4] Bacchus Marsh & Melton District Football Association best and fairest award, the Cyril C. Jones Trophy.
Skinner won the 1949 Bacchus Marsh & Melton District Football Association goalkicking award, with 55 goals.[5]
Skinner later served in the Australian Army during World War II.[6]