Skipper
Encyclopedia
Skipper may refer to:
- Skipper (boating), a person who has command of a vessel
- Sea Scouting (Boy Scouts of America), name given to Leader of a Scout Troop
- Skippers Seafood & Chowder HouseSkippers Seafood & Chowder HouseSkippers Seafood & Chowder House is a group of independently owned and operated locations licensed by Starway Restaurants, LLC. There are currently licensed Skippers restaurants doing business in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington...
, an American chain of seafood restaurants - Captain (association football), a team member chosen to be the on-pitch leader of the team: it is often one of the older or more experienced members of the squad, or a player that can heavily influence a game. The team captain is usually identified by the wearing of an armband
- Captain (cricket)Captain (cricket)The captain of a cricket team often referred to as the skipper is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player...
, of a cricket team is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player - manager (baseball)Manager (baseball)In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
, an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership - Skippers AviationSkippers AviationSkippers Aviation is an airline based in Osborne Park, a suburb of Perth. It is a charter company specialising in mining crew changes, executive charters and general flying for the mining industry in Western Australia, as well as search and rescue and medevac operations. It was established and...
, an airline based in Osborne Park, a suburb of Perth - One who skips
- Skipper Friday
People
- Barry SkipperBarry SkipperBarry Skipper was Vice Chairman for Norwich City and he joined the club in 1996.Barry held Sales and Marketing positions with Procter & Gamble, Mars and Cadbury SchweppesOn the 8 May, Barry stood down as Vice Chairman after more than 10 years at the club...
, Vice Chairman for Norwich City and he joined the club in 1996 - Skipper BadenhorstSkipper BadenhorstSkipper Badenhorst is a rugby union player for the Central Cheetahs in the Super 14 competition and Namibia. He plays as a hooker.-Career:...
(born 1978), South African rugby union player - Skipper BowlesSkipper BowlesHargrove "Skipper" Bowles, Jr. was an influential Democratic politician and businessman, based in Greensboro, North Carolina....
(1919–1986), American politician and businessman - Skipper ClementSkipper ClementKlemen Andersen "Skipper Clement" was a Danish merchant, captain, privateer and leader of the peasant rebellion that was part of the civil war known as the Count's Feud .-Background:...
(died 1536), Danish merchant, captain, privateer and leader of the peasant rebellion that was part of the civil war known as the Count's Feud (Grevens Fejde) - Elix SkipperElix SkipperElix Skipper is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling, where he was a one-time Cruiserweight Champion and a one-time Cruiserweight Tag Team Champion, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is a four-time NWA World Tag Team...
(born 1967), American professional wrestler and former professional football player - George SkipperGeorge SkipperGeorge John Skipper was a leading Norwich based architect of the late Victorian and Edwardian period. Writer and poet, John Betjeman gave this description of him "he is altogether remarkable and original. He is to Norwich rather what Gaudi was to Barcelona" Skipper was born in the Norfolk market...
(1856–1948), leading Norwich based architect of the late Victorian and Edwardian period. Writer and poet, John Betjeman gave this description of him "he is altogether remarkable and original. He is to Norwich rather what Gaudi was to Barcelona" - Harry SkipperHarry SkipperHarry Skipper was a football player in the CFL for seven years years. Skipper played defensive back for the Montreal Concordes and Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1983-1989. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.-References:...
(born 1960), football player in the CFL for seven years years. Skipper played defensive back for the Montreal Concordes and Saskatchewan Roughriders from 1983-1989. He played college football at the University of South Carolina - Jim SkipperJim SkipperJim Skipper is an American football coach. He is currently the running backs coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.-Early Years:...
(born 1949), American football coach. He is currently the running backs coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League - Keith SkipperKeith SkipperKeith Skipper is a journalist who writes for the Eastern Daily Press. He is also an author and formerly a broadcaster with BBC Radio Norfolk. His most recent books include: The Bumper Book of Norfolk Squit and Confessions of a Norfolk Newshound....
, journalist who writes for the Eastern Daily Press. He is also an author and formerly a broadcaster with BBC Radio Norfolk. His most recent books include: The Bumper Book of Norfolk Squit and Confessions of a Norfolk Newshound - Pat SkipperPat SkipperWilliam Patterson "Pat" Skipper is an American television actor, film actor and voice actor. Pat is probably best known for his television work on such shows as X-Files and Boston Legal...
(born 1958), American television actor, film actor and voice actor - Peter SkipperPeter SkipperPeter Skipper is a retired English footballer who played as a central defender.Skipper turned professional when he sign for Hull City in January 1979. He then had spells at Scunthorpe United and Darlington before returning to Hull in August 1982. He made over 300 appearances for the club, scoring...
(born 1958), retired English footballer who played as a central defender - Ricardo SkippersRicardo SkippersRicardo Skippers is a South African football midfielder and defender for Premier Soccer League club Engen Santos.-External links:* at absapremiership.co.za...
(born 1986), South African football (soccer) midfielder and defender for Premier Soccer League club Engen Santos - Richard SkipperRichard skipperRichard Skipper is an American stage actor, singer and tribute artist. Although he has created a vast array of characterizations; he is most noteworthy for his tribute to Carol Channing.-Performance history:...
, American stage actor, singer and tribute artist. Although he has created a vast array of characterizations; he is most noteworthy for his tribute to Carol Channing - Skipper Roberts (baseball)Skipper Roberts (baseball)Clarence Ashley "Skipper" Roberts was a catcher in Major League Baseball.-Teams:* St. Louis Cardinals - 1913* Pittsburgh Rebels - 1914 * Chicago Whales - 1914...
(1888–1963), baseball player - Ryan SkipperRyan SkipperRyan Keith Skipper was an American man from Polk County, Florida who was murdered on March 14, 2007 in what authorities declared a hate crime. Skipper's body was discovered on March 15 along a roadside in Wahneta, Florida...
(1981–2007), American murder victim - Susan SkipperSusan SkipperSusan Skipper is a British television and stage actress.After attending the Central School of Speech and Drama in London she went to the British television. She gave her debut in the Carry On Laughing sitcom series in 1975...
(born 1951), British actress - Skipper MullinsSkipper MullinsLewis Ray "Skipper" Mullins is an American martial arts fighter who has been described as "the greatest kicker in the history of the U.S. karate scene".- Biography :...
, American martial arts fighter who has been described as "the greatest kicker in the history of the U.S. karate scene" - Skipper WiseSkipper WiseSkipper Wise, is an American Singer/Songwriter/Musician and entrepreneur born in Los Angeles, California....
(born 1957), American Singer/Songwriter/Musician and entrepreneur born in Los Angeles, California - Svenn SkipperSvenn SkipperSvenn Skipper is a Danish composer.He graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in 1977. He has performed as a pianist with Danmarks Radio's "RadioUnderholdningsOrkestret" , and has worked as a conductor since 1970...
(born 1947), Danish composer - Tim Skipper
- Wayde SkipperWayde SkipperWayde Skipper is an Australian Rules footballer who has played for the Hawthorn Football Club and the Western Bulldogs . Standing at 193 cm, Skipper won the 2003 best first year player for his original club the Western Bulldogs....
(born 1983), Australian Rules footballer who has played for the Hawthorn Football Club and the Western Bulldogs . Standing at 193 cm, Skipper won the 2003 best first year player for his original club the Western Bulldogs
Technology
- AGM-123 Skipper II, a short-range laser-guided missile
- AMT SkipperAMT SkipperThe AMT Skipper was a stainless steel copy of the .45 ACP Colt Combat Commander made by Arcadia Machine and Tool.-Statistics:SKIPPER*Chambering: .45 ACP.*Barrel Length: 4 inches.*Overall Length: 7.5 inches.*Weight: ?...
, a semi-automatic pistol - Beechcraft SkipperBeechcraft Skipper|-See also:-References:* "Airdata File: Beechcraft PD 285". Air Enthusiast, December 1975, Vol 9 No 6. p. 312.*...
, a model of aircraft - USS Skipper (AMc-104)USS Skipper (AMc-104)USS Skipper was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing....
, a U.S. Navy minesweeper
Fiction and entertainment
- The SkipperThe SkipperThe Skipper is the title and nickname of Jonas Grumby, a fictional character from the 1960s situation comedy Gilligan's Island. Played by Alan Hale, Jr., the Skipper was the owner and captain of the S. S...
, a character from the television series Gilligan's Island - Skipper of Otters, in the Redwall series of novels by Brian Jacques
- Skipper RobertsSkipper RobertsSkipper Roberts was a doll created by Mattel in 1964 to be Barbie's younger sister, as well as to oppose controversies directed at Barbie. Since Skipper was introduced, she has changed immensely...
, a character in the Barbie line of dolls - Sky SkipperSky Skipperis a 1981 arcade game by Nintendo R&D1. Some sources assert that Ikegami Tsushinki also did design work on the game. The game look and feel is very similar to Popeye which was released the following year, suggesting that the same development team were involved in both releases. It was released...
, a 1981 arcade game - Skipper (Madagascar), a character in Madagascar and The Penguins of Madagascar
Animals
- Eight-spotted SkipperEight-spotted SkipperThe Eight-spotted Skipper or Light-spotted Skipper is a species of butterfly in the Hesperiidae family, in the Subfamily Heteropterinae, which are sometimes called Skipperlings It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
, a species of butterfly in the Hesperiidae family, in the Subfamily Heteropterinae, which are sometimes called Skipperlings It is found in Costa Rica and Panama - Long-tailed SkipperLong-tailed SkipperThe Long-tailed Skipper is a spread-winged skipper butterfly found throughout tropical and subtropical America, south to Argentina and north into the southern part of the United States of America. It cannot live in areas with prolonged frost...
, a spread-winged skipper butterfly found throughout tropical and subtropical America, south to Argentina and north into the southern part of the United States of America - Silver-spotted Skipper (disambiguation)
- Yellow-banded SkipperYellow-banded SkipperThe Yellow-banded Skipper is a species of skipper . It is found in southern and eastern Europe.Pyrgus species are usually difficult to separate in the field but P. sidae is a notable exception...
, a species of skipper (family Hesperiidae). It is found in southern and eastern Europe - European spratEuropean spratThe European sprat, Sprattus sprattus, also known as bristling, brisling or skipper, is a small, herring-like, marine fish. Found in European waters, it has silver grey scales and white-grey flesh. Specific seas in which the species occurs include the Irish Sea, Baltic Sea and Sea of the Hebrides...
, a fish