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Goshtho Pal
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Born: August 20, 1896 Died: April 8, 1976 Club(s) played for: Mohun Bagan Played during: 1912-35 Coached: Distinction: Padmashri Award, 1962; Mohun Bagan Ratna, 2004 Famous matches: 1. 2. The grandfather of Kolkata football, also known as the "Chinese Wall" for his impenetrable defense. Used to play barefoot for Mohun Bagan against well-equipped English teams. The only footballer with a statue in Kolkata. |
Ambarish Goswami
Last Revised June 2, 2006
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