John Wallbanks
English footballer
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John Wallbanks (7 July 1905 – 1987) was an English footballer who played as a forward, Born in Hindley, Wigan.
Date of birth
7 July 1905
Place of birth
Hindley, England
Date of death
1987 (aged 81–82)
Position
Forward
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 July 1905 | ||
| Place of birth | Hindley, England | ||
| Date of death | 1987 (aged 81–82) | ||
| 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 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
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]
