$1,600
A football presented to Pelé with country, team and individual player records from the matches that led to Brazil's first World Cup championship in 1958. Brazil defeated host nation Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 World Cup final on June 29 in Stockholm's Råsunda Stadium. Highlights from the World Cup stitched into the panels of the football include the results of matches played by Brazil, Sweden, France and Germany, the four teams that reached the semifinals. The central dedication is to "Brasil D maior campeão de mundial de todos os tempos/ 29-6-58" The greatest world champion of all time / June 29 , 1958 . Another panel features United Press International's selection of the best players in the world, including Pelé, Vavá and Garrincha from the Brazilian team. It was at this World Cup that the then largely unknown Pelé made his debut on the world stage. He was 17 years old. 8 1/2 by 5 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
