John Wallbanks

John Wallbanks
Personal information
Full name John Wallbanks
Date of birth (1905-07-07)7 July 1905
Place of birth Hindley, England
Date of death 1987 (aged 8182)
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1933 Barnsley 118 (65)
1933 Portsmouth 0 (0)
1933–1935 Chester 38 (36)
1935 Bradford Park Avenue 11 (2)
Wigan Athletic

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

John Wallbanks (born 7 July 1905; died 1987) was an English footballer who played as a forward.

Born in Hindley, Wigan, Wallbanks started his professional career with Barnsley, where he was the club's top goalscorer for four consecutive seasons.[1] He went on to play for Chester and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Wigan Athletic in 1936.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "The Manchester Guardian". 14 July 1936. p. 4. Retrieved 17 August 2013. (subscription required (help)).
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