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Position | Running back |
Personal information | |
Born | Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada | December 18, 1961
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Bishop's University |
Career history | |
1984–1988 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1989 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1990–1993 | BC 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]
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]