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Pele: Pepsi Promo postcard with authentic autograph by Pele ( the upper one is hand signed, the lower one is printed).
The Autograph comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
4,3 x 5,9 inches. Very fine condition.
Edison Arantes do Nascimento (born1940), best known by his nickname Pelé a Brazilian football player. He was given the title of Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee. Time magazine listed Pelé as one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century.
In his native Brazil, Pelé is hailed as a national hero. He is known for his accomplishments and contributions to the game of soccer in addition to being officially declared football ambassador of the world by FIFA and a national treasure by the Brazilian government. He is also acknowledged for his vocal support of policies to improve the social conditions of the poor (when he scored his 1,000th goal he dedicated it to the poor children of Brazil). During his career, he became known as "The King of Football" (O Rei do Futebol), "The King Pelé" (O Rei Pelé) or simply "The King" (O Rei). He is also a member of the American National Soccer Hall of Fame.
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