About Vic Banks
Lived 1889 – 1972 (aged 83). Vic Banks was a New Zealand rugby league player.
William Thomas Victor Banks (9 February 1889 – 12 October 1972) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand, and Hawke's Bay, as a forward.
Playing career Kia Ora club and Hawke's Bay Banks debuted for the Kia Ora club in 1914. He was selected at the end of the season for the Hawke's Bay team to play Canterbury which they lost 10-8.
International honours Banks represented New Zealand in 1914 against Great Britain on 1 August. He played in the second row and scored a try in a 16-13 loss at the Auckland Domain before a crowd of 15,000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vic Banks?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Vic Banks born?
Vic Banks was born on 9 February 1889.
When did Vic Banks die?
Vic Banks died on 12 October 1972.
What was Vic Banks's occupation?
Vic Banks was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Vic Banks?
Vic Banks was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vic Banks. https://biography.guide/vic-banks/
MLA: "Vic Banks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vic-banks/.
Chicago: "Vic Banks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vic-banks/.
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