"Movers and Shakers” profiles the leaders, innovators and changemakers who shaped the Milwaukee area and beyond. Each segment highlights the stories of local visionaries who made a lasting impact. Discover the people who transformed the Milwaukee community, one groundbreaking idea at a time.
From Westlawn to the World Cup: How Jimmy Banks Changed Milwaukee Soccer
Jimmy Banks discovered the game of soccer while growing up in the Westlawn Housing Project and soon became an All-American player at Custer High School. He then went on to play for the U.S. national team in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. But he's most remembered for returning home to grow the game in Milwaukee's Black neighborhoods and for all he did off the field.
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