About Ram Bahadur Chettri
Lived 1937 – 2000 (aged 63). Ram Bahadur Chettri was an association football player.
Ram Bahadur Chettri (15 February 1937 – 4 December 2000) was an Indian footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He appeared with Calcutta Football League club East Bengal and captained the team in 1960–61.
Club career
Early career Ram Bahadur began his career in 1954, at his local team, Amar Jyothi Club, he also represented the Uttar Pradesh football team and Bengal.
East Bengal
Ram Bahadur (extreme left, standing row) with East Bengal in 1958.
After the 1956 DCM Trophy, Ram Bahadur was recruited by East Bengal, the club at the time who were scouting for talent, recruited Bahadur along with Tulsidas Balaram. Bahadur would spend the next decade playing for the team until retiring in 1967.
International career In 1959, Ram Bahadur was selected for the Indian national team for the 1960 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The following year, he represented India for their participation at the 1960 Olympics. AFC Asian Cup runners-up: 1964
Individual East Bengal Best Midfielder of the Millennium
Bengal Santosh Trophy: 1959–60
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ram Bahadur Chettri?
association football player (1937-2000)
When was Ram Bahadur Chettri born?
Ram Bahadur Chettri was born on 15 February 1937 in Dehradun.
When did Ram Bahadur Chettri die?
Ram Bahadur Chettri died on 4 December 2000 in Dehradun.
What was Ram Bahadur Chettri's occupation?
Ram Bahadur Chettri was an association football player.
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