Former Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shibaji Banerjee today passed away at his Kolkata residence after suffering a massive 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. He was a representative of Port Trust at various CAB meetings. He was a senior officer in charge of recruitment at Port Trust. Post retirement, he served in various committees of Mohun Bagan club.

Source: dna February 20, 2017 03:47 UTC