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Bill Skinner was born on 27 December, 1939 in Wilmington, DE, is an American javelin thrower. Discover Bill Skinner's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

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Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 27 December, 1939
Birthday 27 December
Birthplace Wilmington, DE
Date of death 5 October, 2015
Died Place Georgetown, KY
Nationality DE

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Bill Skinner Height, Weight & Measurements

At 75 years old, Bill Skinner height is 6 ft 6+1/2 in and Weight 240 lb.

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Height 6 ft 6+1/2 in
Weight 240 lb
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Bill Skinner Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Skinner worth at the age of 75 years old? Bill Skinner’s income source is mostly from being a successful thrower. He is from DE. We have estimated Bill Skinner's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1939

Bill Skinner (December 27, 1939 – October 5, 2015) was an American javelin thrower.

1957

In January 1957, aged 17, he quit high school and enlisted to the U.S. Navy; he completed his service in spring 1961.

After that he played semi-professional football with the Wilmington Clippers and trained in boxing and weightlifting before changing to javelin throw.

1962

Skinner married in late 1962 and had a daughter.

1968

By March 1968 he quit his welding job to attend the University of Tennessee and graduated in industrial education.

1970

He held the national title in 1970 and 1971 and won a silver medal at the 1971 Pan American Games.

Born in Wilmington and raised in New Castle, Delaware, Skinner was trained as a metalsmith and welder, as were his father and grandfather.

He divorced in 1970.

The same year his younger brother, Jimmy, was killed in a car accident after returning from Vietnam.

1971

In 1971, his refusal to shave his mustache led to his removal from the University of Tennessee track team, an infamous incident covered by Sports Illustrated.

He continued his javelin career throwing for the New York Athletic Club.

In 1971 he captained the U.S. team at the Pan American Games.

He remarried in 1971 and had two more daughters.

After retiring from competitions, Skinner lived in Kentucky and worked for John Deere company.

1972

Later that year he received an elbow injury and was stabbed while trying to stop a bar fight in Knoxville; as a result he missed the 1972 Summer Olympics.

1981

He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame in 1981, and into the Delaware Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1994.

2016

He was posthumously inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the first class honoring male athletes.

His likeness appears (uncredited) on the side of the original arcade version of the Konami Track & Field video game.

He died of pancreatic cancer aged 75.