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Indian Football: Down the memory lane - East Bengal’s ‘Golden era’ of 1970s

The Red and Golds dominated Indian football from 1970 to 1975 winning every single trophy in the country…

1970-1975 is perhaps the most glorious period in the history of East Bengal club. The Red and Golds had won a total of 20 trophies during those six years, including a record six consecutive alcutta Football League (CFL) titles - a run that eclipsed Mohammedan Sporting’s five consecutive CFL triumphs (1934-38).

The purple patch started with winning the IFA Shield in 1970 by beating Iranian giants Pas Tehran FC 1-0 in the final. Parimal Dey’s solitary goal sealed a memorable win for the Kolkata side.