Chuni Goswami

BD Chatterje a known figure in Maidan in those days spoted an eight-year-old boy's skills in Deshapriya Park at South Calcutta. He took the boy to Mohun Bagan Club from were emerged Chuni Goswami, the universal favourite of Indian football with his brilliant flair and skill. He was a natural sportsman, having achieved success in cricket and tennis. He captained India to the Asian Games victory in 1962 and a silver in the Asia Cup in Tel Aviv and in the Merdeka Cup. He also captained Bengal in cricket.

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