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Former Member of USA Men's 1990 World Cup Team Jimmy Banks Dies at Age 54

Bleacher Report | April 27, 2019

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Former United States men's national team soccer player Jimmy Banks died of pancreatic cancer Friday, according to the Associated Press.

He was 54.

Banks made 36 appearances for the USMNT as a winger and defender, starting two games in the 1990 World Cup.

U.S. Soccer MNT

The #USMNT family mourns the loss of Jimmy Banks, a pioneering player, coach, and mentor of our game. Our thoughts are with his loved ones as we reflect on a life dedicated to soccer.

Forward Madison FC

Today we mourn the loss of a Wisconsin soccer legend, and the father of one of our players, Jimmy Banks.

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