Jimmy Banks
James Banks (September 2, 1964 – April 26, 2019) was an American soccer player. He played as a defender.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Banks | ||
Date of birth | September 2, 1964 | ||
Place of birth | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||
Date of death | April 26, 2019 | (aged 54)||
Place of death | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Playing position | Defender | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1983–1987 | Milwaukee Panthers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1993 | Milwaukee Wave (indoor) | 136 | (31) |
National team | |||
1986–1991 | United States | 36 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1999–2019 | Milwaukee 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]
References
- ↑ World Cup Veteran Jimmy Banks Passes Away at Age 54. U.S. Soccer. April 26, 2019. https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2019/04/26/19/02/20190426-news-mnt-1990-world-cup-jimmy-banks-passes-away. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
Other websites
- Jimmy Banks at WorldFootball.net