Carl Banks
2006 Greater Flint Afro-American
Hall of Fame Inductee
Category: Multiple Sports
Parent: Bernice Banks
Daughters: Carla, Carmen
Sons: Carl Jr., Cameron, Courtney
Carl moved to Flint with his family from Chicago. He attended Bunch
and Daily Elementary schools, Dolan Junior High and graduated from
Beecher
High School. Carl was a three sport star at Beecher. He made All State
in football and basketball and threw the shot put on the track team.
Carl received a scholarship to attend Michigan State University. At
Michigan State Carl was named All American in football by the sporting
news as one of the best college football players in the country. He
was selected to All American honors by the United Press and the Associated
Press. Carl was the third player from Flint at that time to be honored
at Michigan State with that honor. Carl was three times All Big Ten
at linebacker position.
His senior year at Michigan State, Carl won the Dick Butkas Award
as the Nations best linebacker. Carl was drafted by the New York Giants,
where he teamed up with Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor to form one
of the most formidable linebacker trio in NFL history.
In 1986 Super Bowl win over Denver, Carl led the defense with 10 solo
tackles. Carl finished his football career in 1995 with the Cleveland
Browns.
Carl lives in New Jersey and credits his work ethic and success to
his Flint background.
Carl you have made Flint proud, this is truly your night.
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