Chris Skinner (Canadian football)

Chris Skinner
No. 35, 36, 20
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1961-12-18) December 18, 1961
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
CollegeBishop's University
Career history
1984–1988Edmonton Eskimos
1989Ottawa Rough Riders
1990–1993BC Lions
Awards and highlights

Chris Skinner (born December 18, 1961) is a Canadian former professional football running back who played ten seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] From Saint John, New Brunswick, he was inducted into the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.[2]

Early career

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

  1. ^ Chris Skinner - statistics
  2. ^ "Christopher Skinner". NBSHF. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Chris Skinner •". mynewbrunswick.ca. 24 June 2021.