About D. Ethiraj
Lived 1934 – 2020 (aged 86). D. Ethiraj was an Indian association football player.
Dharmalingam Ethiraj (1 July 1934 – 11 December 2020) was an Indian footballer who represented India national team at the 1962 Asian Games and won a gold. He was the oldest player in the young yet talented Indian Team. Ethiraj joined the Indian Army in 1948 and served in the Madras Sappers. He played for Mysore and Services in the Santosh Trophy. He was the top scorer in the 1961 Santosh Trophy.
Honours
India Asian Games Gold medal: 1962
Services Santosh Trophy: 1960–61
MEG Bangalore DCM Trophy runner-up: 1959
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Frequently asked questions
Who was D. Ethiraj?
Indian footballer
When was D. Ethiraj born?
D. Ethiraj was born on 1 July 1934.
When did D. Ethiraj die?
D. Ethiraj died on 11 December 2020 in Bangalore.
What was D. Ethiraj's occupation?
D. Ethiraj was an association football player.
What nationality was D. Ethiraj?
D. Ethiraj was Indian.
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