On This Day in 1911: Mohun Bagan Defeated British Club East Yorkshire Regiment To Win the IFA Shield
This win was also seen as part of the national struggle for independence back then. To commemorate this historic triumph, this day is celebrated as Mohun Bagan day ever since.
On this day, Mohun Bagan's football team defeated British club East Yorkshire Regiment 2-1 to win the IFA shield. Notably, they defeated the British club playing barefoot.
See tweet here:
On this day in 1911, eleven barefooted bravehearts created history by becoming the first Indian squad to lift the IFA Shield after defeating East Yorkshire Regiment 2-1 in the Final. Let's celebrate the day in style.
Wishing all #Mariners a Happy#MohunBaganDay2021 #JoyMohunBagan pic.twitter.com/f6C6ox3xnc
— Mohun Bagan (@Mohun_Bagan) July 28, 2021
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