Shibaji Banerjee

Shibaji Banerjee (died 19 February 2017) was an Indian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Mohun Bagan and the Indian national team.

Shibaji Banerjee
Personal information
Date of death 19 February 2017
Place of death Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Mohun Bagan
National team
India
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He was mainly known as the goalkeeper for Mohun Bagan when the club took on the New York Cosmos in a friendly match in 1977. The Cosmos at the time had former Brazilian international Pelé on their side. Banerjee managed to stop a free-kick from the Brazilian during the match as it ended 2–2.[1]

After retiring from playing, Banerjee remained on the technical committee for Mohun Bagan. On 18 February 2017, the day before his death, Banerjee was in attendance as Mohun Bagan defeated DSK Shivajians in an I-League match 3–1.[1] The next day, Banerjee died of a heart attack.[1]

References

  1. "Former Mohun Bagan goalie Shibaji Banerjee passes away". Times of India. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
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