About S. S. Narayan
Lived 1934 – 2021 (aged 86). S. S. Narayan was an Indian association football player.
Shankar Subramaniam Narayan (12 November 1934 – 5 August 2021), also known as S. S. "Babu" Narayan, was a footballer who represented India as a goalkeeper at the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.
Playing career In club football, Narayan played for Tata SC and retired from the game in 1970, being replaced as goalkeeper at the club by Bandya Kakade. In 2013, he was felicitated by the Mumbai District Football Association for his contributions to Indian football. He was also a popular performer at the basketball court.
Honours
India AFC Asian Cup runners-up: 1964 Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament: 1955 Merdeka Tournament runner-up: 1959
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Frequently asked questions
Who was S. S. Narayan?
Indian footballer
When was S. S. Narayan born?
S. S. Narayan was born on 12 November 1934 in Ottapalam.
When did S. S. Narayan die?
S. S. Narayan died on 5 August 2021 in Thane.
What was S. S. Narayan's occupation?
S. S. Narayan was an association football player.
What nationality was S. S. Narayan?
S. S. Narayan was Indian.
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