Jimmy Skinner

Jimmy Skinner
Born
James Donald Skinner

(1917-01-12)January 12, 1917
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
DiedJuly 11, 2007(2007-07-11) (aged 90)
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)head coach for the Detroit Red Wings (1954-58)
general manager for the Detroit Red Wings (1980-82)
AwardsStanley Cup (1955)
Jimmy Skinner
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Selkirk Fishermen
Winnipeg Rangers
Winnipeg Falcons
Flin Flon Bombers
Omaha Knights
Indianapolis Capitals
Playing career 1938–1947

James Donald Skinner (January 12, 1917 – July 11, 2007) was the head coach, chief scout, and farm director, director of player personnel, director of hockey operations, assistant general manager, and general manager for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.[1]