$35,840
The ball used in the January 28, 1971, Santos FC versus S. V. Transvaal (Sport Vereniging Transvaal) international friendly match, the 1,000th game of Pelé's career. The match took place at Suriname Stadion (renamed in 1988 to André Kamperveen Stadium) in Paramaribo, Suriname. Santos would win the match by a score of 4-1, with Pelé scoring a goal in the match. The leather football features green and white striped panels, matching the green and white striped uniform colors of S.V. Transvaal. The ball features a printed inscription that reads "PELE'S 1000 ste/ Interland/ v.v. Santos [Brazilië] - v.v. Transvaal [Suriname]." Additionally printed on the ball are the last names of the players on the 1971 S.V. Transvaal team who played in the match. $10000-20000 £7000-14000 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
