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George Banks 1936-1948
George Banks 1936-1948
Photo: charnock
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Item #: 14085
Wigan prop forward who played in 246 matches between 1936 and 1948 and scored 14 tries. He played only 9 matches between 1940 and 1945 due to other commitments.

Comment by: FredG on 21st March 2010 at 21:34

George was a Yorkshire man, not many of those played for Wigan.

Comment by: Steve Hanson on 7th October 2011 at 01:13

I worked with George Banks's son, Arnold, Arnold played for Huddersfield and Cas I think but always lived in his fathers shadow. I got my love of rugby league through knowing George Banks son.

Comment by: Christine Baker/nee Banks on 20th November 2013 at 10:19

Arnold banks was my brother who sadly died 6 years ago he lived in Derbyshire our Father died in 1994 was a publican for many years in Yorkshire.

Comment by: Steve Hanson on 31st January 2024 at 18:55

Hello Christine, Sorry to belatedly hear of both George and Arnold’s passing. I was reading Keith Macklins’ History of Rugby League and I thought l’d look up the old picture and I read your message.

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