Goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies aged 81

[Kyng]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47196017

England's 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died aged 81.

Regarded as one of the game's greatest in his position, Banks was named Fifa goalkeeper of the year six times and earned 73 caps for England.

He is perhaps best known for his wonder save from Pele during the 1970 World Cup against Brazil.

Born in Sheffield, he won the League Cup with Stoke and Leicester, before retiring in 1973.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight," his family said.

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R.I.P. to one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and a national football hero .

My condolences to his friends and family.

[Pyrite]

Very sad. He was one of the greatest players ever to play for my local team. Will try to keep his family in prayer.