Carl Banks facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | August 29, 1962 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Mount Morris (MI) Beecher | ||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 | ||||||
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Carl E. Banks, born on August 29, 1962, is a former American football player. He was a talented linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Carl Banks played for several teams from 1984 to 1995, including the New York Giants, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns. He also played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
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Carl Banks' Football Journey
Carl Banks started his football journey in high school. He played at Beecher High School and graduated in 1980. After high school, he went on to play college football at Michigan State University.
Becoming a Pro Player
Carl Banks was a top player in college. He was chosen as the third overall pick in the 1984 NFL draft. The New York Giants picked him in the first round. This was a big moment for his career.
Playing for the Giants
Banks played for the New York Giants from 1984 to 1992. He was a very important part of their defense. He made the Pro Bowl in 1987, which means he was one of the best players in the league. He also had 39.5 quarterback sacks during his career.
Carl Banks was a key player on the Giants teams that won two Super Bowls. These were Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV. He was also part of a famous defense called the "Big Blue Wrecking Crew." In Super Bowl XXI, he had an amazing game with 14 tackles.
Later NFL Teams
After his time with the Giants, Banks signed a contract to play for the Washington Redskins in 1993. He played one season there. Then, he spent his last two years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns. He retired from playing football after the 1995 season.
Life After Football
After retiring from the NFL, Carl Banks stayed involved with sports. He became a part-owner of a team in the Arena Football League called the New Jersey Red Dogs. He owned this team with other former Giants players like Joe Morris and Harry Carson.
Working in Football Management
In 1997, Banks worked as the Director of Player Development for the New York Jets. This job involved helping players grow and succeed.
Broadcasting and Analysis
Today, Carl Banks is a well-known voice in football media. You can hear him on Sirius NFL Radio and WFAN. Since 2007, he has also been an analyst for the radio broadcasts of the New York Giants games. He helps fans understand the game better.
More to Explore
- History of the New York Giants (1979–93)
