Jul 17, 2024 - Aug 3, 2024
Born into extreme poverty in Brazil’s southern state of Minas Gerais, Edson Arantes do Nascimento was able to turn his life around through his sensational ability on the pitch. The football legend known only as Pelé signed his first professional contract in 1956 at the age of 15 with prestigious Brazilian club, Santos FC. The following year, he made his first appearance with the Brazil National Team at age 16. During his prolific international career, Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles (1958, 1962 and 1970) – the only player ever to do so for his country. He retired as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 91 caps, and his unfathomable 1,283 career goals in all competitions will never be topped.
Presented here is a Pelé Brazil National Team match worn dating to 1970. The yellow cotton shirt has the iconic CBD (Confederação Brasileira de Desportos or Brazil Sports Confederation) crest embroidered on the left chest, with Pelé's famous number “10” on the back in green. Tagged by manufacturer Athleta within the inner collar, no size is listed but it measures to his specifications according to MEARS authentication. The crew-neck collar and ribbed sleeve-ends in green are reminiscent of Pelé's final World Cup run with Seleção. The shirt displays solid wear with minor soiling and sweat staining and heavy fraying to the back numbers. The football icon has autographed the front in black marker.
Provenance & Authentication: Gifted by Pelé to fellow Brazilian football José Guilherme Baldocchi, a center back who played with Pelé on Brazil's triumphant 1970 World Cup squad. Baldocchi has signed a letter of provenance. LOA from MEARS certifying the jersey (letter pending arrival). Autograph sticker certified by PSA/DNA (AO33376).
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