Gordon Banks

English association football player (1937–2019)

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Gordon Banks was an English football goalkeeper who played during the mid-to-late 20th century and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players at his position. He matters because of his exceptional skill and influence on the sport, particularly during England's 1966 World Cup victory.

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Person

Born: 1937-12-30
Died: 2019-02-12

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Film & TV

Acting · Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK

English football goalkeeper and 1966 World Cup winner.

Known for

World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys — Self2016
Bobby — Self2016
The 60s: The Beatles Decade2008
Stoke City Vs Chelsea 1972 League Cup Final2004
Pelé Forever — Self (archive footage)2004
The Jim Baxter Story2001
Hooligan '96 — Self1996
Eusébio: Um jogador de todos os tempos — Self1992
A Touch of Frost — Self1992
Scotland the Brave: The Greatest Triumphs Over England1990

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* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gordon Banks (30 December 1937 – 12 February 2019) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he made 679 appearances during a 20-year professional career, and won 73 caps for England, highlighted by starting every game of the nation's 1966 World Cup victory.