Former Mohun Bagan Goalkeeper Shibaji Banerjee Passes Away

Former Mohun Bagan Goalkeeper Shibaji Banerjee Passes Away Kolkata: Former Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shibaji Banerjee on Monday passed away at his Kolkata residence after suffering a massive (बड़ा) cardiac arrest. A green and maroon legend, Banerjee played for Bagan for 11 years and will always be known for stopping a free kick taken by Pele during the 1977 exhibition match against New

York Cosmos. The lasting image from that game was a black and white picture of Banerjee diving to snatch the ball from Pele's feet. Banerjee also had a brilliant game in an IFA Shield match against top Russian side Ararat. Legend(दिव्य चरित्र)  has it that he was unbeatable on aerial balls that particular day as the game was locked at 2-2. In fact from 1977-1980, he never conceded(स्वीकार किया) a goal against arch rival East Bengal. A lot of people don't know that Banerjee was also a competent (सक्षम) club level cricketer having scored a few runs at CAB first division league. He was a senior officer in charge of recruitment at Port Trust. Post retirement, he served in various committees of Mohun Bagan club. The club's flag will remain half mast as a mark of respect for the departed soul(दिवंगत आत्मा).