John Wallbanks

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

John Wallbanks
Personal information
Date of birth (1905-07-07)7 July 1905
Place of birth Hindley, England
Date of death 1987 (aged 8182)
Position(s) 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

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. "The Manchester Guardian". 14 July 1936. p. 4. ProQuest 484034020.


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