- G. Muthuraj
G. Muthuraj (July 1, 1927 – May 21, 2006) was a football player from
Karnataka ,India .Footballing career
Fondly known as "
Muthu ", Muthuraj started his career as a defender with theBangalore Mars in 1947. He also became the captain of the Karnataka state team and played for his state for nearly a decade. he made his international debut in an away series in 1953 againstMyanmar (then calledBurma ).In 1954, he represented India at the
Manila Asian Games .Professional career
Muthu joined the 515 Army Base Workshop in 1950 and retired in 1962. From then on, he coached the Army team until he quit in 1990.
Personal life
Muthuraj is survived by two sons Rajashekhar and Emmanuel, both of whom were footballers, and three daughters.
References
*"Footballer Muthuraj no more"; Times News Network; "
The Times of India "; pg 22; Monday, May 22, 2006.
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