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Gordon Banks

Gordon BanksBorn: 30-Dec-1937
Birthplace: Tamworth, Staffordshire, England

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Soccer

Nationality: England
Executive summary: English goalkeeper, 1966 World Cup

One of football's greatest goalkeepers. Helped win the 1966 World Cup for England. His career was brought to an abrupt halt after a 1972 automobile accident, in which he lost his sight out of one eye.

Wife: Ursula

    Officer of the British Empire 1970
    FWA Footballer of the Year 1972
    English Football Hall of Fame 2002



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