G. Muthuraj

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G. Muthuraj (born July 1, 1927 died May 21, 2006) was a football player from Karnataka, India.

Contents 1 Footballing career 2 Professional career 3 Personal life 4 References

[edit] Footballing career

Fondly known as Muthu, Muthuraj started his career as a defender with the Bangalore 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 against Myanmar (then called Burma).

In 1954, he represented India at the Manila Asian Games.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Personal life

Muthuraj is survived by two sons Rajashekhar and Emmanuel, both of whom were footballers, and three daughters.

[edit] References

• Footballer Muthuraj no more; Times News Network; The Times of India; pg 22; Monday, May 22, 2006.