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Peter Thangaraj was born on 24 December, 1935 in Hyderabad, is an Indian footballer. Discover Peter Thangaraj's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

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Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 24 December 1935
Birthday 24 December
Birthplace Hyderabad
Date of death 24 November, 2008
Died Place Bokaro, India
Nationality India

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Peter Thangaraj Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Peter Thangaraj height is 1.90m .

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1935

Havildar Peter Thangaraj (24 December 1935 – 24 November 2008) was an Indian football player and a non-commissioned officer in the Indian Army.

Thangraj was born in 1935 in Hyderabad State.

He began his football career with Morning Star Club, and then moved to Friends Union Club of Secunderabad.

1953

He joined the Indian Army in 1953 and began representing the Madras Regimental Centre where he played as a centre forward, but took to goalkeeping subsequently with great success.

1955

Madras Regimental Centre won the Durand Cup in 1955 and 1958.

His first stint with the Indian team was the Quadrangular Tournament held at Dacca in 1955.

1956

Thangaraj played for the Indian national side at the 1956 Melbourne and 1960 Rome Olympics.

Under the coaching of Syed Abdul Rahim, he played for India both at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, and represented India at 1958 Tokyo, 1962 Jakarta, and 1966 Bangkok Asian Games.

1958

He was voted Asia's best goalkeeper in 1958.

He represented India at the Merdeka Cup tournament held at Kuala Lumpur from 1958 to 1966.

He was named the Best Goalkeeper of Asia in 1958, and awarded the Arjuna Award in 1967.Recognizing his contribution to Indian football, he was awarded the Arjuna Award by the government of India in 1997.

1960

Thangaraj captained the Services team for its first-ever triumph in the Santosh Trophy in 1960.

As a goalkeeper, he was simply unbeatable.

He had a little weakness with ground shots but in the air, he was superb.

He used to pluck the ball in the air from attacks or corner kicks.

Even from penalties, at point-blank range, he would pull off miraculous saves.

After leaving Services, Thangaraj played for Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting (1960–63, 1971–72), Mohun Bagan (1963–65), and East Bengal (1965–71) and was a huge fan favorite at the time.

Along with the likes of Chuni Goswami and P. K. Banerjee, Thangaraj was one of the mainstays of the Indian team in 1960s and 70s.

Thangaraj had an illustrious international career.

1962

India won the Gold Medal at the 1962 Jakarta Asian Games.

1963

He was part of the Bengal team, which won the Santosh Trophy in 1963.

1964

He also represented India at the 1964 and 1966 Asian Cup held in Israel and Burma respectively.

1965

He earned fame during his days with the "red and gold brigade" from 1965 to 1971, and captained the team in 1969–70.

He was the first choice goalkeeper for the club over the years.

Later, he led the Railways in 1965 and won the Santosh Trophy for them.

1967

Thangaraj was a recipient of Arjuna Award for the year 1967.

Thangaraj played domestic club football for both the Calcutta Football League clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

He twice played for the Asian All-Star team and was adjudged the Best Goalkeeper in 1967.

1971

Thangaraj retired from active football in 1971 and then took to coaching.

1973

After retirement, in 1973, Thangaraj became head coach of the football team of Aligarh Muslim University.

At that time, Vasco won Bordoloi Trophy, KFA Shield and Chakola Gold Trophy in 1973.

Thangaraj was a devoted follower of Lev Yashin, and was later appointed as advisor of the football department/division of Bokaro Steel Plant.

1975

He later managed Goa Professional League side Vasco SC until 1975 and Bokaro Steel Plant team from 1976 to 1995.

2008

He died in Bokaro (now in Jharkhand), on 24 November 2008 after a massive heart-attack.

Legendary strikers of India, Chuni Goswami and P. K. Banerjee often credited his long kicks as source of some of their best goals in career.

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