About Jimmy Banks
Lived 1893 – 1942 (aged 48–49). Jimmy Banks was a British association football player.
James Andrew Banks (28 April 1893 – 1942) was an English professional footballer who played for Starcliffe Celtic, St Gregorys, All Saints, Spennymoor United, Willington, Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City and Luton Town.
Football career Between 1913 and 1922, Banks played mainly as an inside forward scoring 10 goals in 78 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur. The highlight of his career at Tottenham was collecting a winners' medal in the 1921 FA Cup Final. On leaving White Hart Lane in 1923 he joined Norwich City where he featured in 124 matches and netted 23 goals for the Carrow Road club. In 1927 Banks moved to Luton Town where he went on to compete in a further 13 games and scored twice.
Honours Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup: 1920–21
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Who was Jimmy Banks?
English footballer (1893-1942)
When was Jimmy Banks born?
Jimmy Banks was born on 28 April 1893 in Wigan.
When did Jimmy Banks die?
Jimmy Banks died in 1942.
What was Jimmy Banks's occupation?
Jimmy Banks was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Banks?
Jimmy Banks was British.
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