Albert Banks
James Albert "Darky" Banks (10 December 1883 – 5 July 1930), the son of a former American slave, was an Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer. He played two first-class matches for Western Australia between 1908/09 and 1920/21.[2]
- Mr. Banks's father [Jordan Henry Banks (1832–1887)], a giant of about 6ft. 3in., and built proportionately, and who commanded the respect and good will of all sections in Maryborough, was a slave before the civil war. Such was his great strength that the log cabins, in which runaways were confined on the plantations, were not strong enough to hold him. He was chased and run down by hounds; but ultimately made his escape to freedom via Canada, coming to Australia and settling in Maryborough, where all the family were born. — The Australasian, 29 November 1919.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Albert Banks |
| Born | 10 December 1883 Maryborough, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 5 July 1930 (aged 46) Perth, Western Australia, Australia[1] |
Source: Cricinfo, 14 July 2017 | |
He played in the West Australian Football League for South Fremantle and Perth, captaining South Fremantle in 1909, 1912 and 1914. His brother Tom Banks played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League.[4]
References
- "Body Found in Yard". The Sunday Times (1693). Western Australia. 6 July 1930. p. 2. Retrieved 24 November 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Albert Banks". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- Death of Mr. T. Banks, The Australasian, (Saturday, 29 November 1919), p.25.
- "Veteran of the Game Death of 'Darky' Banks". Daily News. XLIX (17, 217). Western Australia. 11 July 1930. p. 8. Retrieved 24 November 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
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