Bill Bankston

Wilborn Everett Bankston

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut August 15, 1915
• Final Game September 27, 1915
• Born May 25, 1893 in Barnesville, GA USA
• Died February 26, 1970 in Griffin, GA USA

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Biographical Information

Everett "Bill" Bankston was one of the players used by Connie Mack in his rebuilding effort on the Philadelphia Athletics in 1915. His big league tenure lasted 11 games, batting .139 with 3 XBH in 36 at bats.

Playing for the Cordele Ramblers in his first season of pro ball, Bankston led all of organized ball with 31 homers; he never again hit more than 10 in any season, but did lead the 1920 South Atlantic League (the loop he spent most of his career in) with 86 RBI, and the 1925 Sally League with a .388 batting average.

Related Sites

• Everett Bankston at the SABR Bio Project