$10,880
A Pereira Brazão brand long-sleeve Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Benfica) 1965 football jersey match worn by Portuguese football star Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, widely known simply as Eusébio, during the February 24, 1965, Benfica vs. Real Madrid quarterfinal match of the 1964-1965 European Cup. Benfica defeated Real Madrid, 5-1, with Eusébio scoring two goals in the match. Stitched on the upper left front is a Benfica logo patch. Stitched on the back of the jersey is Eusébio's number 10 in white fabric numbers. Stitched on the left sleeve is Portugal's coat of arms. Sewn into the interior collar is a Pereira Brazão logo tag. Eusébio is considered Benfica's and the Portugal national team's most renowned player and one of the first world-class African-born strikers. Nicknamed "Black Panther," "Black Pearl," and "o Rei" the King , Eusébio is Benfica's all-time top goal scorer. He won the Ballon d'Or award for European Footballer of the Year in 1965 and was runner-up in 1962 and 1966. He played for Benfica for 15 years. The jersey is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from José Alexandre Marques, son of Fernando Marques, who originally received the jersey from Eusébio. Fernando Marques, a photographer, became internationally known during the 1966 World Cup in England, when he was photographed comforting Eusébio after England defeated Portugal, 2-1, in the semifinals. Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
