Jimmy Wallbanks
English footballer
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James Wallbanks (12 September 1909 – 28 October 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back and right back in the Football League for Millwall, Reading, Barnsley, Norwich City and Northampton Town.[3][4] After retiring as a player, he served Reading as trainer and physiotherapist for 22 years and took caretaker charge of the club in 1971.[5]
Full name
James Wallbanks[1]
Date of birth
12 September 1909
Place of birth
Wigan, England
Date of death
28 October 1979 (aged 70)[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Wallbanks[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 September 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Date of death | 28 October 1979 (aged 70)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Reading, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1929 | Annfield Plain | ||
| 1929–1931 | Barnsley | 9 | (0) |
| 1931–1932 | Norwich City | 3 | (0) |
| 1932– | Northampton Town | 2 | (0) |
| Chopwell Institute | |||
| –1934 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| 1934–1938 | Millwall | 88 | (0) |
| 1938–1947 | Reading | 48 | (1) |
| Ramsgate Athletic | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| Ramsgate Athletic (player-manager) | |||
| 1971 | Reading (caretaker) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
