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Football Legend Sailen Manna: A Tribute

Legendary footballer Sailen Manna passes away this afternoon in Kolkata at the age of 87. Sports lovers of the city expressed deep grief to hear the sad news.

He was born on 1 September, 1924 in Howrah and educated from Surendranath College. He started his football career early and played from 1940-42 for Howrah Union. Then played for Mohun Bagan from 1942 to 1960 till his retirement.

He was included in the list of 10 best captains of the world by English FA in the year 1953.

He was awarded Padmashree in 1971 by the Government of India. Awarded the prestigious 'Footballer Of The Millennium' by the Football Federation of India in the year 2000. Awarded 'Mohun Bagan Ratna' in 2001 and awarded 'Bangabibhushan' by the Government of West Bengal last year.

He played many international matches for India. And he will be ever remembered as an Olympian and 1951 Asian Games gold medal winning football captain.

Sailen Manna was the best defender India ever produced.

Kolkata lost one of the most honourable resident.

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