Gordon Banks
- January 9, 2024
- American Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Gordon Banks |
| Occupation | American Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 12, 1958(1958-03-12) |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Los Angeles |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Gordon Banks Biography
| Name | Gordon Banks |
| Birthday | Mar 12 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | Los Angeles |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Spouse | Ursula Banks (m. ?–2019) |
Gordon Banks is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on March 12, 1958 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, United States. Gordon Gerard Banks (born March 12, 1958 in Los Angeles, California) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Stanford University.
On July 8, 1982, he signed with the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. He was cut on August 31.
When the USFL folded in 1985, he signed in mid-season as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, reuniting with Dick Nolan, who was his head coach with the Saints. At the time, he was the team’s fastest player. He was activated On December 5, playing as a punt returner in 2 regular season games and one playoff game.
In 1985, the Invaders were merged with the Michigan Panthers and he became a teammate of Anthony Carter and Bobby Hebert. He recorded 62 receptions (second on the team) for 1,115 receiving yards (second on the team) and 5 touchdowns.
Banks was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints after the 1980 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he played mainly on special teams and had 4 tackles. He was waived on October 12, 1981.
Gordon Banks Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | American Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gordon Banks is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gordon Banks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He accepted a football scholarship from Stanford University, where he was a backup at wide receiver. In 1977, he was second on the team with 16 kickoff returns for 222 yards (13.9-yard average).
In 1978, he led the team with 13 kickoff returns for 269 yards (20.7-yard average). He finished his college career with 29 receptions for 294 yards and 5 touchdowns.
In 1983, he signed as a free agent with the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League, where he was a teammate of Anthony Carter. In his first year, he registered 61 receptions for 855 yards and 2 touchdowns. In 1984, he tallied 64 receptions (first on the team) for 937 yards (first on the team) and 5 touchdowns.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Gordon Banks height 5 ft 10 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 (m. ?–2019). 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 American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gordon Banks celebrates birthday on March 12 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