Shibaji Banerjee (died 19 February 2017) was an Indian

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who played as a

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for

Mohun Bagan Mohun Bagan Athletic Club is an Indian professional sports club based in Kolkata, West Bengal. Founded in 1889, its football section is one of the oldest in India and Asia. The club is most notable for its victory over East Yorkshire Regiment ...

and the India national team.

Playing career

He was mainly known as the goalkeeper for Mohun Bagan when the club took on the

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in a friendly match in 1977. The Cosmos at the time had former Brazilian international

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on their side. Banerjee managed to stop a free-kick from the Brazilian during the match as it ended 2–2. 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

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in an

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match 3–1. The next day, Banerjee died of a heart attack.

Honours

Mohun Bagan *

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: 1978–79 Individual *Mohun Bagan Ratna: 2021

Playing career

Honours

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