Jimmy Banks

James Banks (September 2, 1964 – April 26, 2019) was an American soccer player. He played as a defender.

Jimmy Banks
Personal information
Full nameJames Banks
Date of birth(1964-09-02)September 2, 1964
Place of birthMilwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Date of deathApril 26, 2019(2019-04-26) (aged 54)
Place of deathMilwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing positionDefender
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1983–1987Milwaukee Panthers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1987–1993Milwaukee Wave (indoor)136(31)
National team
1986–1991United States36(0)
Teams managed
1999–2019Milwaukee School of Engineering
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Banks was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In college, he played for the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's Milwaukee Panthers from 1983 to 1987. Between 1987 and 1993, he played indoor soccer for Milwaukee Wave. He played for the United States from 1986 to 1991. He played 36 games for his country, including two at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Banks died of pancreatic cancer on April 26, 2019 in Milwaukee. He was 54.[1]

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