NEW DELHI: The footballing legend Pele, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, brought the football-crazy city of Kolkata, often called the 'Mecca of Indian football' to a standstill on September 24, 1977, exactly 47 years ago on this day.
It was a historic moment when the Brazilian superstar, then playing for New York Cosmos, visited India for a friendly match against Mohun Bagan, one of India’s oldest and most famous football clubs.
