$1,280
A group of four total certificates presented to Pelé on October 1, 1977, when he played his farewell match with the New York Cosmos at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A proclamation certificate from then-New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne declares October 1, 1977, "Tribute To Pele Day." Certificates from the New Jersey Senate and the General Assembly (two copies of the General Assembly certificate are included) congratulate the members and coaches of the Cosmos team for their NASL Championship victory and state that "The victory is a fitting climax to the legendary career of Pele, the Brazilian-born superstar whose life's work is to spread the popularity of soccer as a major professional sport across the globe." $800-1000 £560-700 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
