1. Carl E Banks was born on August 29,1962 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
12 Facts About Carl Banks
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Carl Banks played from 1984 to 1995 for the New York Giants, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns.
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Carl Banks played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
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Carl Banks played college football at Michigan State University and was the third overall pick in the 1984 NFL draft.
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Carl Banks was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 1984 NFL draft with the third overall pick.
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Carl Banks made the Pro Bowl in 1987, had 39.5 career quarterback sacks, and was a member of the NFL's 1980's All-Decade Team.
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Carl Banks was a member of the Giants teams that won Super Bowls XXI and XXV as well as a key part of the Big Blue Wrecking Crew.
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Carl Banks was a standout in their Super Bowl XXI victory in which he recorded 14 total tackles, including ten solo tackles.
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In 1993, Carl Banks entered a three-year contract to play for the Washington Redskins.
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Carl Banks was released from the Redskins after the 1993 season and spent his final two years with the Cleveland Browns before retiring after the 1995 season.
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Carl Banks was Director of Player Development for the New York Jets in 1997.
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Currently, Carl Banks can be heard as one of the voices of Sirius NFL Radio and WFAN.