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Ranganathan Francis was born on 15 March, 1920 in Rangoon, Myanmar, is a player. Discover Ranganathan Francis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Manickam |
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
15 March, 1920 |
| Birthday |
15 March |
| Birthplace |
Rangoon, Burma, British India |
| Date of death |
(1975-12-01) |
| Died Place |
Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality |
Myanmar |
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Ranganathan Francis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Ranganathan Francis height not available right now. We will update Ranganathan Francis's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ranganathan Francis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ranganathan Francis worth at the age of 55 years old? Ranganathan Francis’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Myanmar. We have estimated
Ranganathan Francis's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
In October 2020, it was revealed that Chennai Hockey Association passed a resolution to rename the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium which is situated in Egmore as Olympiam Francis Hockey Stadium in honour of late Ranganathan Francis.
In April 2019, musical sports drama film Natpe Thunai was released which was partially based on the true life story of Ranganathan Francis. However, he was referred to as Aranganathan in the film.
Francis also went on to equal the record of Richard Allen for being the only Indian goalkeepers among the seven players to have won three Olympic gold medals. He also became only the second Indian hockey goalkeeper after Allen to feature in three Olympic Games. Francis also served as a policeman in Madras Police division and retired from the police service in 1968.
Francis pursued his career as a hockey player with Madras Police and made it to the Indian national team. He represented India at the Olympics in 1948, 1952 and 1956.
Francis first came to prominence after his tour of Africa in 1947 with the Indian team led by Dhyan Chand. Francis served as a substitute goalkeeper for Leo Pinto in his maiden Olympic appearance, in 1948, when India beat Great Britain 4–0 in the final to clinch gold. He was also part of the Indian team which secured gold medal in the final against the Netherlands where India registered a comfortable 6–1 win during the 1952 Summer Olympics. Francis served as a second goalkeeper besides Shankar Laxman at the 1956 Summer Olympics where India claimed gold defeating neighbours arch-rivals Pakistan 1–0 in the final. Francis was part of the Indian squad that toured Malaya and Singapore in 1954.
Ranganathan Francis, also known as Aranganathan (15 March 1920 – 1 December 1975), was an Indian field hockey player who played as a goalkeeper. He was member of the Indian team that won gold medals at three consecutive Olympic games: 1948, 1952, and 1956.
Francis was born on 15 March 1920 into a Hindu family as Manickam in Rangoon, Myanmar. He moved to Tamil Nadu, India, just before the India's independence, and converted to Christianity, changing his name as Ranganathan Francis. Francis died on 1 December 1975 at the age of 55.
