Gordon Banks
- January 5, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Gordon Banks |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 30, 1937(1937-12-30) |
| Age | 87 |
| Date Of Death | February 12, 2019, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Gordon Banks Biography
| Name | Gordon Banks |
| Birthday | Dec 30 |
| Birth Year | 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Ursula Banks |
| Children(s) | Robert Banks, Wendy Banks, Julia Banks |
Gordon Banks is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 30, 1937 in England, England, United Kingdom. English soccer legend who played goalkeeper for the famous national team that won the 1966 World Cup at Wembley. He earned 73 caps for England.
He had one of soccer’s greatest saves against Pele in a 1970 World Cup match.
He had three children with his wife Ursula, whom he met while on his National service tour in Germany.
Gordon Banks Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gordon Banks is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gordon Banks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played soccer in the youth leagues, but didn’t even consider a professional career after graduating.
He was named FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year on six occasions.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Gordon Banks height 6 ft 1 in Gordon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Gordon Banks Dating?
According to our records, Gordon Banks married to Ursula Banks. As of December 1, 2023, Gordon Banks’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Gordon Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Gordon Banks celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.
Why did Gordon Banks have one eye?
Banks was Stoke City’s goalkeeper in the 1972 League Cup win, the club’s only major honour. He was still Stoke’s and England’s number one when a car crash in October 1972 cost him both the sight in his right eye and, eventually, his professional career.
Was Gordon Banks blind?
Banks, who was named goalkeeper of the year six times by FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, made 73 appearances for England. He thought his career had ended in 1972 when he lost the sight in his right eye in a car accident.
How good was Gordon Banks?
It was the first goal Gordon had conceded in 721 minutes of play, which remains an all-time record for an England goalkeeper. England hung on against severe late Portuguese pressure to win 2-1. On 30 July 1966, Gordon Banks achieved the greatest achievement possible in football- he became a World Champion.
How old was Gordon Banks in 1966?
England’s goalkeeper in their successful 1966 World Cup final against West Germany has died aged 81. Gordon Banks is best known for a save against Brazil’s Pele in the 1970 World Cup.
How many penalties did Gordon Banks save?
The Missed Penalties by Numbers
Penalties missed13
Penalties Missed/Saved| 29
Penalties Scored| 60
Penalties against England| 89