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James Wallbanks (12 September 1909 – 28 October 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back and right back in the Football League for Millwall, Reading, Barnsley, Norwich City and Northampton Town.[2][3] After retiring as a player, he served Reading as trainer and physiotherapist for 22 years and took caretaker charge of the club in 1971.[4]

Jimmy Wallbanks

Personal information
Full name	James Wallbanks[1]
Date of birth	12 September 1909
Place of birth	Wigan, England
Date of death	28 October 1979(1979-10-28) (aged 70)[1]
Place of death	Reading, England
Position(s)	Half back, right back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–1929	Annfield Plain
1929–1931	Barnsley	9	(0)
1931–1932	Norwich City	3	(0)
1932–	Northampton Town	2	(0)
	Chopwell Institute
0000–1934	Wigan Athletic
1934–1938	Millwall	88	(0)
1938–1947	Reading	48	(1)
	Ramsgate Athletic
Teams managed
	Ramsgate Athletic (player-manager)
1971	Reading (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

Wallbanks' brothers Fred, John, Horace and Harry also became footballers.[5]

Honours

• Reading Hall of Fame[4]

References

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