S. S. Narayan
Shankar Subramaniam Narayan[2] (born 12 November 1934), also known as S. S. "Babu" Narayan, is a former footballer who represented India as a goalkeeper at the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.[3] He played for Tata SC and retired from the game in 1970, being replaced as goalkeeper at the club by Bandya Kakade.[4] In 2013, he was felicitated by the Mumbai District Football Association for his contributions to Indian football.[5] He was also a popular performer on the Basketball Court.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 November 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Ottapalam, Kerala, British India[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1950–52 | Matunga Students | ||
| 1952[2] | Indian Gymkhana F.C. | ||
| 1953–55 | Matunga AC | ||
| 1955–58[2] | Caltex Bombay | ||
| 1958–70[2] | Tata Sports Club | ||
| National team | |||
| India | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110427/jsp/telekids/story_13904927.jsp
- S.S. Narayan
- "Bandya Kakade dead". The Hindu. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- "Former India goalkeeper Bandya Kakade passes away". The Times of India. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
- After a long wait, SS Narayan finally gets his due
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