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Banks Saves!

Banks Saves!

England's goalie Gordon Banks hits the ground after making one of the most famous saves in soccer history during a 1970 World Cup match in Mexico. Brazilian soccer legend Pele had headed the ball toward the unguarded far post and was already turning to celebrate when Banks made a breathtaking, one-handed, fingertip save. This gallery is all about saves -- and the cat-like reflexes of the players who make them.

In this photo: Gordon Banks

Photo: Keystone/Getty Images

Jun 01, 1970
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