Background
Skidmore was born May 12, 1898 in Decatur, Alabama to James Sells and Bertha Weeber Skidmore.
Skidmore was born May 12, 1898 in Decatur, Alabama to James Sells and Bertha Weeber Skidmore.
Skidmore was a prominent tackle for the Tigers football team of: The University of the South. At one time he held the record for the 16 pound shot put. While at and for some years after, he lived in Winchester, Tennessee.
1921
In the 17–0 victory over Alabama, Skidmore gave the Tigers an early 3–0 lead with his 40-yard field goal in the first quarter.
He was selected All-Southern.
He was also a member of the track team