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Tributes to England, Stoke & Leicester Goalkeeper World Cup Winner Gordon Banks who has died aged 81

Regarded as one of the game's greatest in his position, Banks was named Fifa goalkeeper of the year six times and earned 73 caps for England.

Ben Gelblum by Ben Gelblum
2019-02-12 11:41
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Tributes have poured in for the legendary England, Stoke and Leicester goalkeeper Gordon Banks who has died aged 81.

Gordon Banks was part of England’s World Cup winners in 1966.

Perhaps his most famous save was a shot from Brazilian star Pele in the Mexico World Cup in 1970. but was absent due to illness when England were knocked out by West Germany at the quarter-final stage.

In December 2015, it was announced Banks was receiving treatment for kidney cancer and he passed away on 12 February 2019, aged 81.

The legendary keeper made 628 appearances during a 15-year career in the Football League, with 73 caps for England.

Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, Banks was FWA Footballer of the Year in 1972, and FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year on six occasions.

His goalkeeping career started at Chesterfield in March 1953, moving to Leicester City in 1959. Banks was Stoke City’s keeper in the 1972 League Cup win, the club’s only major honour, and was still Stoke and England’s number one when a car crash in October 1972 cruelly cost him both the sight in one eye and his professional career.

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright called Banks “one of the greatest goalkeepers” today.

We used to always speak about finishing. His advice to me was to try and catch keepers early – "get the shot away early" he'd say. In 1970 we saw one of the greatest crosses, met by one of the greatest headers and saved by one of the greatest goalkeepers. RIP GB ❤️?? Thank you pic.twitter.com/q2PlIJiBmk

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) February 12, 2019

Gary Lineker called Gordon Banks “an absolute hero.”

Oh no. Gordon Banks, an absolute hero of mine, and countless others, has died. @England’s World Cup winner was one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and such a lovely, lovely man. #RIPGordon

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 12, 2019

Current Leicester City goalkeeper Harry Maguire paid tribute too.

A World Cup winner, a legend. RIP Gordon Banks ? ??????? pic.twitter.com/P3KqVH0fEJ

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) February 12, 2019

As did former Everton and Wales keeper, Neville Southall.

RIP Gordon Banks
A incredible keeper and it was a joy to have met and worked with him
A true gentleman

— Neville Southall (@NevilleSouthall) February 12, 2019

Comedian John Bishop paid tribute to “a gentleman and a football legend.” 

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Sad news about Gordon Banks who I had the pleasure to meet on a few occasions. A gentleman and a football legend RIP

A post shared by John Bishop (@johnbish100) on Feb 12, 2019 at 1:35am PST

Legend….. RIP Gordon Banks ??????? pic.twitter.com/mrClVqJmUk

— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) February 12, 2019

of course there was THAT save, but its so much more we are mourning today. RIP Gordon Banks. @England legend, your legacy will live on. All my thoughts with the family pic.twitter.com/iyAKdH2Mfm

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) February 12, 2019

Sad to hear that Gordon Banks has passed away at the age of 81.
Had the pleasure of meeting him a number of times and he was one of the game's true gentlemen, not to mention one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.
Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/yj4JYZIaag

— michael owen (@themichaelowen) February 12, 2019

I’m devastated – today Ive lost my hero our condolences to his family rip Gordon

— Peter Shilton (@Peter_Shilton) February 12, 2019

So sad to hear of the passing of a true legend #gordonbanks

— David Seaman (@thedavidseaman) February 12, 2019

Everyone at Leicester City Football Club would like to offer their sincere condolences to Gordon’s family and friends at this sad time.

— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 12, 2019

From the family of Gordon Banks

It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight.

We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him. pic.twitter.com/mg5GIgSoBb

— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) February 12, 2019

The sad news reaches us that legendary former Spireite Gordon Banks has passed away. Gordon, who started his career at Chesterfield, was of course part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team. Our thoughts are with Gordon’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/bFGzevFIsz

— Chesterfield FC (@ChesterfieldFC) February 12, 2019
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