Jack Skinner (New Zealand footballer)

Jack Lorraine Skinner (11 August 1915 – 3 January 2002) was a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level.[1]

Jack Skinner
Personal information
Full name Jack Lorraine Skinner
Date of birth 11 August 1915
Place of birth New Zealand
Date of death 3 January 2002(2002-01-03) (aged 86)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Mosgiel
National team
1936 New Zealand 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Skinner made two appearances in official internationals for the All Whites, scoring New Zealand's goal in a 1–7 loss to Australia on 4 July 1936, while his second match, losing 0-10 to Australia on 11 July 1936,[2][3] still stands as New Zealand's biggest loss in official matches, although New Zealand have been beaten by more in unofficial matches, notably England Amateurs in 1937 and Manchester United in 1967.[4]

References
  1. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  2. "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  3. "A-International Scorers - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  4. "New Zealand International Matches 1904-2006". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
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