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Former Mohun Bagan goalkeeping legend Shibaji Banerjee passed away at his Kolkata residence after suffering a massive cardiac arrest on 20th February. He was 68 years old.
A green and maroon legend, Banerjee played in Mohun Bagan for 11 years and has been immortalized in our hearts 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 Shibaji 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 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 a goal against arch rival East Bengal. He has managed to win 34 trophies with Mohun Bagan.
