| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Banks[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1875 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | 1947 (aged 71–72) | ||
| Playing position | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Oldbury Broadwell | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1893–1900 | West Bromwich Albion | 119 | (5) |
| 1901–1903 | Manchester United | 40 | (0) |
| 1903–1906 | Plymouth Argyle | 74 | (4) |
| – | Leyton | – | (–) |
| – | Exeter City | – | (–) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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John "Jack" Banks (14 June 1975 – 1947) was an English footballer who played as a wing half.
Born in West Bromwich, Banks could also play as an outside forward when required.[1] He began his career as an amateur with Oldbury Broadwell before joining Football League club West Bromwich Albion on professional terms in 1893. He made 119 league appearances during his time with the club and scored 4 goals. Banks was transferred to Manchester United in 1901 and spent two years at Old Trafford, where he appeared in 40 league matches.[1] In 1903, he signed for Plymouth Argyle of the Southern League.[1] Having scored 4 goals in 74 league games,[2] Banks was released in 1906. He went on to play for Leyton and Exeter City.[1]