S. S. Narayan

Shankar Subramaniam Narayan[2] (born 12 November 1934), also known as S. S. "Babu" Narayan, is a former footballer who represented India as a goalkeeper at the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.[3] He played for Tata SC and retired from the game in 1970, being replaced as goalkeeper at the club by Bandya Kakade.[4] In 2013, he was felicitated by the Mumbai District Football Association for his contributions to Indian football.[5] He was also a popular performer on the Basketball Court.[1]

Shankar Subramaniam Narayan
Personal information
Date of birth (1934-11-12) 12 November 1934
Place of birth Ottapalam, Kerala, British India[1]
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–52 Matunga Students
1952[2] Indian Gymkhana F.C.
1953–55 Matunga AC
1955–58[2] Caltex Bombay
1958–70[2] Tata Sports Club
National team
India
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110427/jsp/telekids/story_13904927.jsp
  2. S.S. Narayan
  3. "Bandya Kakade dead". The Hindu. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  4. "Former India goalkeeper Bandya Kakade passes away". The Times of India. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
  5. After a long wait, SS Narayan finally gets his due
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