| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Bannister | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1880 | ||
| Place of birth | Leyland, Lancashire, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 December 1953 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Farington, Leyland, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside right | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Leyland Temperance | |||
| Leyland | |||
| Chorley | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1902–1906 | Manchester City | 45 | (21) |
| 1906–1909 | Manchester United | 57 | (7) |
| 1909–1912 | Preston North End | 65 | (12) |
| 1912–? | Heywood | ? | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
James Bannister (20 September 1880 – 18 December 1953) was an English footballer. Bannister was purchased by Manchester United from Manchester City in 1906. He helped the club win the 1908 league championship. He left United in 1909 to go to Preston North End.