William Franklin Skiff (October 16, 1895 – December 25, 1976) was an American professional baseball player, manager and scout. Although he appeared only briefly in Major League Baseball in 22 total games as a catcher and pinch hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees, he had a long career in the minor leagues: 19 seasons as a player or player-manager, and another 14 as a manager.

Born in New Rochelle, New York, the , Skiff batted and threw right-handed. During his two big-league stints, he hit .250 in 56 at bats. His 14 hits included two doubles. His minor league career extended from 1916 to 1931 and 1933–51. As a manager he piloted the top-level Seattle Rainiers, Newark Bears and Kansas City Blues. He served the Yankees' organization for many years as a minor league skipper and scout.

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Skiff died at age 81 in Bronxville, New York.

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1895 births

1976 deaths

Binghamton Triplets managers

Bridgeport Americans players

Durham Bulls managers

Durham Bulls players

Hartford Senators players

Kansas City Blues (baseball) managers

Kansas City Blues (baseball) players

Los Angeles Angels (minor league) players

Major League Baseball catchers

Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players

Newark Bears (International League) players

New Haven Bulldogs players

New York Yankees players

New York Yankees scouts

Norfolk Tars players

Pittsburgh Pirates players

Sportspeople from New Rochelle, New York

Baseball players from Westchester County, New York

Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players

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