PK Banerjee
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Pradeep Kumar "PK"•Banerjee |
| Used name | PK•Banerjee |
| Born | 15 October 1936 in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal (IND) |
| Died | 20 March 2020 in Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal (IND) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | Eastern Railway Calcutta |
| NOC |  India |
Biography
PK Banerjee was an Indian footballer who played at the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. He made 84 international appearances for India, scoring 65 goals. He also helped India to a victory at the 1962 Asian Games. In 2004 Banerjee was awarded the Centennial Order of Merit by FIFA. He was also awarded the Bangabibhushan Samman from the West Bengal government for his contributions to sport.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | IND |
PK Banerjee | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | India | 4 | ||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | IND |
PK Banerjee | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | India | =13 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Participated in the 1960 Olympic Football Qualification Campaign ()
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Asian Games (1–0–0 1962 Jakarta FBL gold)