Loading weather...
GHANA WEATHER

England World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
WhatsApp
Pinterest
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp

Gordon Banks, who won the 1966 World Cup with England, has died aged 81.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight,” a statement from his family read.
“We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him.”
Banks was between the sticks when England beat West Germany in July 1966 at Wembley, the Three Lions’ last major triumph.
He went on to make 73 caps for England and turned out nearly 200 times for Stoke City.
His playing career was cut short by a car crash that cost him the sight in one eye.
Banks was regarded as one of the best-ever goalkeepers and his stop from Brazil’s Pele in 1970 became known as the “save of the century”.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent News

The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is a giant electronic media (Radio and Television) organization tasked with a mission to lead the broadcasting industry through quality programming, which promotes the development and cultural aspirations of Ghana as well as undertaking viable commercial activities

Mission

To lead the broadcasting and communication industry through quality programming, which promotes the development and cultural aspirations of Ghana

Vision

To be the authentic and trusted voice of Ghana