Jimmy Banks 1964 – 2019

Biography

Jimmy Banks was born on September 2, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he would spend his life pursuing his passion for soccer. From his early years in his hometown, Jimmy dedicated himself to the sport, becoming known as a soccer player whose commitment to the game reflected his character and love for competition.

Throughout his life, Jimmy remained connected to Milwaukee, the place of his birth. His involvement in soccer shaped much of his identity and brought him into communities of fellow athletes and enthusiasts who shared his enthusiasm for the sport. Jimmy’s presence in the Milwaukee soccer community left an impression on those who knew him and played alongside him over the years.

Jimmy passed away on April 26, 2019, at the age of 54, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His death marked the end of a life lived with dedication to his hometown and the sport he loved. Those who remember Jimmy carry forward the legacy of a man who gave his time and passion to soccer and to Milwaukee, the city that was always his home.