Milton Leon Banks (born October 17, 1958), was an American basketball player best known for his seasons spent touring with the Harlem Globe Trotters. He started his basketball career at Cal-Poly in 1979, he was a member of several Hoop-it-up championship teams, Dino Smiley's Drew League, and was named to the Venice Beach's basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 along the likes of Kobe Bryant.
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| Born | Milton Leon Banks October 17, 1958 L.A, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 2007 (aged 48) |
| Other names | Milt |
| Occupation(s) | Basketball player, Coach, Actor |
| Height | 6'7 |
| Spouse | Monica Banks (m. 1985) |
| Children | Marcus Banks, Christin Banks-Jeter, Justin Haire Banks, Matthew Rougley, Darrin Banks |
Early life
Milton Leon Banks was born on October 17, 1958, in L.A., Los Angeles, California. He is the son of the late Cleola and Herbert Banks Jr. Milton attended Russell Elementary and 28th Street School in Los Angeles. His family soon relocated to Pomona, California, where he would grow up.
Career
He began his career as a basketball player after graduating from Garey High School in 1976. From there he went on to play for Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA, and shortly thereafter returned home to Pomona, Ca to play for Cal-Poly's basketball team from 1979-1980. Milton's 6'7 stature quickly gained him notice among the NCAA division II teams. In 1993 he attracted the attention of the Harlem Globetrotters, landing a position on their team. He went on tour with the Globetrotters a few seasons which landed him roles on the movies Sunset Park 1996, and B*A*P*S in 1997.
Filmography
B*A*P*S 1997
Sunset Park (film) 1996