12 Facts About Ranganathan Francis

Ranganathan Francis, known as Aranganathan, was an Indian field hockey player who played as a goalkeeper.

Ranganathan Francis was member of the Indian team that won gold medals at three consecutive Olympic games: 1948,1952, and 1956.

Ranganathan Francis moved to Tamil Nadu, India, just before the India's independence, and converted to Christianity, changing his name as Ranganathan Francis.

Ranganathan Francis pursued his career as a hockey player with Madras Police and made it to the Indian national team.

Ranganathan Francis represented India at the Olympics in 1948,1952 and 1956.

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Ranganathan Francis first came to prominence after his tour of Africa in 1947 with the Indian team led by Dhyan Chand.

Ranganathan Francis was part of the Indian squad that toured Malaya and Singapore in 1954.

Ranganathan Francis 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.

Ranganathan Francis became only the second Indian hockey goalkeeper after Allen to feature in three Olympic Games.

Ranganathan Francis served as a policeman in Madras Police division and retired from the police service in 1968.

Ranganathan Francis was referred to as Singam by many on the play field during his peak career.

Ranganathan Francis was nicknamed as 'Titan between the Posts' as he was regarded as a very good technician during his playing days who came way out of his gate when the Indian team attacked and acted as a defender.