Gordon Banks, one of the world's most famous goalkeepers from European country has died ~ Sportty

Gordon Banks, one of the world's most famous goalkeepers from European country has died

Gordon Banks, one of the world's most famous goalkeepers has passed on to the great beyond at the age of 81.

Banks World Health Organization died these days February 12th was a part of the england team that won the 1966 world cup and was attributable with making the "Save of the Century" when he denied Brazilian nice Pele at the tournament four years later.

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His death was confirmed by his former club stoke city that tweeted a press release from his family.

The Premier League in a statement mourning his death same, 'we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gordon Banks, World Health Organization has died aged 81'.

'One of the greatest goalkeepers to have graced the English top flight, Banks made his name with Leicester City and Stoke City, for whom he made a combined 487 league appearances, winning a League Cup with each team.

His crowning glory was helping England to win the FIFA World Cup in 1966.

Banks made 73 appearances for his country and was a much-loved figure in the game, both for his excellence and sportsmanship on the field of play. Our thoughts are with Gordon’s family at this difficult time.