Xtra Time Web Desk: Olympian footballer Tulsidas Balaram was on Tuesday admitted to hospital after feeling unwell. The 1962 Asian Games gold medal winning footballer was admitted in Apollo Nursing home. The 74 year old footballer is stable and has been kept under observation.
Tulsidas Balaram was one of the most lethal strikers to have donned the national colours during1956 to 1962. He was part of the golden trio along with PK Banerjee and Chuni Goswami.
The legendary footballer represented India in two Olympics and two Asian Games. He played a huge role in the fourth placed finish in 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He was also a key member of the 1962 Asian Games in Indonesia.
Balaram was considered a dangerous man inside the penalty area. Even the famed Hungary defence failed to stop him in 1960 Rome Olympics. His ball control, distribution, scoring prowess and ability to rise in difficult situations made him a part of Indian soccer folklore.
Having started his career in Hyderabad, Balaram travelled to Kolkata in 1957 and joined East Bengal. For the next five seasons, he was the darling of the crowd, one of the biggest stars in Indian football.