$2,500
A trophy presented to Pelé in 1962 by Brazil's leading football publication, Gazeta Esportiva , proclaiming Pelé the Best Football Player of 1962. The metal trophy features the figure of the publication's founder, Carlos Joel Nelli, holding a football. Nelli stands atop a metal depiction of the Gazette publication, which is attached to a marble base. A plaque affixed to the base reads "Os Melhores do Futebol/ 1962/ Troféu A Gazeta Esportiva/ 'Pelé' " [The Best in Football/ 1962/ Sports Gazette Trophy/ "Pelé"]. The trophy is accompanied by the May, 1962 issue of Gazeta Esportiva featuring Pelé on the cover in his Brazil national football team uniform. Trophy, 13 1/2 by 5 5/8 by 5 1/2 inches; Magazine, 13 1/4 by 9 5/8 inches $3,000-5,000 £2,100-3,500 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
