Gordon Banks Quotes

A collection of quotes by Gordon Banks.

Gordon Banks (1937-2019) was an English professional footballer who achieved legendary status as a goalkeeper. Born in Sheffield, Banks played for Chesterfield and Leicester City before making his name at Stoke City. Renowned for his agility and exceptional saves, he was a key player in England's World Cup victory in 1966. Banks' most famous moment came in the 1970 World Cup when he made an astonishing save against Pelé's header. He enjoyed a successful club career, winning the Football League Cup with Stoke City in 1972. Gordon Banks remains one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football.

That save from Pele's header was the best I ever made. I did

That save from Pele's header was the best I ever made. I didn't have any idea how famous it would become - to start with, I didn't even realise I'd made it at all.

Gordon Banks

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