About P.B.A. Saleh
Lived 1928 – 1979 (aged 50). P.B.A. Saleh was an association football player.
Puthanparambil Babakhan Abdul Razzaq Saleh (28 November 1928 – 24 June 1979), nicknamed Kottayam Saleh, was an Indian football player. He was part of the team that played against Yugoslavia in a 10–1 defeat at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Playing career Saleh, who played on the left wing, came from Kerala and played nine seasons for East Bengal, and captained the team in 1950–51. He represented India internationally under coaching of Syed Abdul Rahim.
Personal life Saleh worked in the Geological Survey of India and later as a senior superintendent in Customs. He died in 1979 from a heart attack during a train journey.
Honours East Bengal IFA Shield: 1949, 1950, 1951 Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1947-48, 1950-51
India Asian Games Gold medal: 1951
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Frequently asked questions
Who was P.B.A. Saleh?
Indian footballer
When was P.B.A. Saleh born?
P.B.A. Saleh was born on 28 November 1928 in Kottayam.
When did P.B.A. Saleh die?
P.B.A. Saleh died on 24 June 1979.
What was P.B.A. Saleh's occupation?
P.B.A. Saleh was an association football player.
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