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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2017
Three time World Cup Finals champion Pele has signed this jersey and soccer ball. An elusive and prolific center forward, Pele could create magic with the simplest touch of the ball. Later in his career, Pele made the transition to American soccer, instantly giving a burgeoning sport much needed credibility and publicity.
This jersey is in the traditional canary yellow of Brazil’s National Soccer Team. The sleeves and collar are trimmed in verdant green. A Confederação Brasileira de Futebol patch is sewn on the left breast. “PELE” and “10” are sewn on the back in green tackle twill. This shirt is a replica of a Brazil National Team jersey from 1970, arguably the greatest year in the long soccer history of Brazil. Pele signed the back of the jersey in black marker. This jersey comes with a COA from PSA/DNA (AC97383). Also included is a Wilson soccer ball signed by Pele. The center forward signed a white panel of this ball in black marker. This item comes with a COA from PSA/DNA (AC78369).