However, his love for the game brought him back to Kolkata for training on weekends, but hanged up his boots later after having a remarkable playing career.

The formation of Banerjee's deadly combination up front with Kesto Pal achieved endless success in the century old club.

[12] Banerjee won the IFA Shield in his debut season with the "green-and-maroon brigade" in controversial final against Rajasthan Club of Calcutta.

[18] With India, he participated in three Summer Olympics and captained the team in 1956 that finished fourth,[19][20][21] after losing to Bulgaria 3–0 in the bronze medal playoff.

[10][22] Banerjee also appeared with the India against numerous visiting European teams in exhibition matches in 1954, including a 1–0 defeat to Allsvenskan club AIK at CC&FC Ground in Kolkata.

[23] After retiring, Banerjee involved in coaching and managed then Calcutta Football League premier division side Barisha Sporting Club.