G. Muthuraj
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Died | 21 May 2006 | (aged 78)
Spouse(s) | Padmavathy |
G. Muthuraj (1 July 1927 – 21 May 2006) was a football player from Karnataka, India.
Footballing career[]
Fondly known as Muthu, Muthuraj started his career as a defender with the 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 against Myanmar (then called Burma).
He represented India at the 1954 Asian Games in Manila.
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, both of whom were footballers, and three daughters.
References[]
- Footballer Muthuraj no more; Times News Network; The Times of India; pg 22; Monday, 22 May 2006.
Categories:
- 1927 births
- 2006 deaths
- Indian footballers
- Footballers from Bangalore
- Association football defenders
- Indian football biography stubs