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Goshtho Pal, Kolkata Footballer
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Goshtho Pal
Footballer, Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

Goshtho Pal, Kolkata Footballer Goshtho Pal, Kolkata Footballer Goshtho Pal, Kolkata Footballer
Goshtho Pal, Kolkata Footballer

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:
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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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