Peter Skipper facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Peter Dennis Skipper | ||
| Date of birth | 11 April 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 April 2019 (aged 61) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
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| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1979–1980 | Hull City | 23 | (2) |
| 1980 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1980–1982 | Darlington | 91 | (4) |
| 1982–1988 | Hull City | 265 | (17) |
| 1988–1989 | Oldham Athletic | 27 | (1) |
| 1989–1991 | Walsall | 81 | (2) |
| 1991–1992 | Wrexham | 2 | (0) |
| 1992 | Wigan Athletic | 18 | (0) |
| 1992 | Stafford Rangers | ? | (?) |
| 1992–1994 | Wigan Athletic | 73 | (4) |
| Total | 581 | (30) | |
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Peter Dennis Skipper was an English footballer. He was born on April 11, 1958, and passed away on April 23, 2019. He played as a central defender, which means he was a key player in stopping the other team from scoring goals.
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Peter Skipper's Football Journey
Peter was born in Hull, England. He started his professional football career with his hometown club, Hull City, in January 1979.
Early Career Moves
After his first time at Hull City, Peter played for other teams. He spent some time on loan at Scunthorpe United. Then, he moved to Darlington, where he played many matches.
Returning to Hull City
In August 1982, Peter Skipper made a big return to Hull City. This was a very important part of his career. He played over 300 games for Hull City during his two periods with the club. He also scored 19 goals while playing as a defender, which is quite impressive!
Later Clubs
After his successful time at Hull City, Peter continued his football journey. He played for several other clubs. These included Oldham Athletic, Walsall, Wrexham, and Wigan Athletic. He played many games for these teams too, showing his dedication to the sport.
A Long Career
Throughout his career, Peter Skipper played a total of 581 games. He scored 30 goals in these matches. This shows he was a very experienced and reliable player for all the teams he played for.
His Legacy
Peter Skipper passed away on April 23, 2019, at the age of 61. He is remembered as a dedicated footballer, especially by fans of Hull City.
