Jimmy Bannister

James Bannister (20 September 1880 – 18 December 1953) was an English footballer. Bannister was purchased by Manchester United from Manchester City in 1906. He helped the club win the 1908 league championship. He left United in 1909 to go to Preston North End.

Jimmy Bannister

Personal information
Full name	James Bannister
Date of birth	(1880-09-20)20 September 1880
Place of birth	Leyland, Lancashire, England
Date of death	18 December 1953(1953-12-18) (aged 73)
Place of death	Farington, Leyland, England
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s)	Inside right
Youth career
	Leyland Temperance
	Leyland
	Chorley
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1902–1906	Manchester City	45	(21)
1906–1909	Manchester United	57	(7)
1909–1912	Preston North End	65	(12)
1912–?	Heywood	?	(?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals