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.

The iconic Mohun Bagan team posing with the IFA shield (Photo credit: Twitter)

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.

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