Gordon Banks is considered by many to be the greatest ever English keeper. In fact, in a poll carried out by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Banks was voted in as the second best goalkeeper of the 20th Century, behind Lev Yashin in 1st Place and in front of Dino Zoff in 3rd.
Such was Banks prowess between the sticks that a popular phrase in the English language was slightly changed in his honour to “Safe as the Banks of England.”
Gordon Banks retro goalkeeper shirt
Until the final against Germany, Banks had let in one goal during the World Cup and that was a penalty in the semi finals by Eusebio.
This is the Yellow England Goalkeeper Shirt worn by Gordon Banks in the 1966 World Cup. It is a wonderful example of retro England football shirts available from this era, which really does look great.
The shirt comes pre-numbered with #1 on the back, as shown in the photo opposite.
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Gordon Banks is not only remembered for being a member of the England side that famously won the 1966 World Cup. He is probably equally remembered for the save he made against Pele in the 1970 World Cup.
Pele himself said that it was the best piece of goalkeeping he had ever seen. The famous blue goalkeeper shirt he wore during the 1970 World Cup to make that save is one of those England retro football shirts that is a timeless classic. And now you can be the proud owner of one of them.
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