William Banks is an American athlete (track & field) best known for playing Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1982 NFL Season.
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Best Known For:The sports event 1982 NFL Season
Breakthrough:Drafted third overall in the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns in 1982
10 Quick Facts About William Banks
- Full Name: William Banks
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: The sports event 1982 NFL Season
- Date of Birth: September 18, 1959
- Age: 67 years old
- Place of Birth: Columbia City, Indiana
- Popular As: Chip Banks
- Specialization: Athlete (Track & Field)
- Net Worth: $113,000-$15,838,000 (Estimated range)
William Banks Age
William Banks is about 67 years old as of 2026. William Banks was born in 1959.
William Banks Height
William Banks stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 193 cm.
William Banks Weight
William Banks weighs around 105 kilograms. This is approximately 231 lbs.
Education
He attended University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1981
Career & Work
William Banks' career includes professional roles with Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers.
Organization: Indianapolis Colts
Role: Linebacker
Period: 1989–1993
Details: Indianapolis, Indiana
Organization: San Diego Chargers
Role: Linebacker
Period: 1987
Details: San Diego, California
Organization: Cleveland Browns
Role: Linebacker
Period: 1982–1986
Details: Cleveland, Ohio
Rise to Fame
William Banks rose to prominence for his role on 1982 NFL Season.
Notable Works
- Sports Event: 1982 NFL Season (Defensive Rookie of the Year, 1982)
Lesser Known Facts
- He survived a shooting incident in an Atlanta home in 2020 after being in serious condition.
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Banks
- Popular As: Chip Banks
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 18, 1959
- Age: 67
- Birthday: September 18
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Columbia City, Indiana
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 4 in
- Weight: 105 kg
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $62,000–$894,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $113,000–$15,838,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Sporting contracts and related professional work
