Jersey for Brazil signed and worn by Pelè in the 1962 World Cup

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Jersey for the Brazilian national soccer team (Seleção Brasileira de Futebol), signed and worn by Pelè during the 1962 World Cup. The yellow, long sleeve cotton jersey has a green collar with a v-neck, and ribbed green cuffs at the ends of the sleeves. There is a blue, white, and green “CBD” shield-shaped crest on the proper left chest. It stands for the Confederação Brasileira de Desportos (Brazil Sports Confederation). The shirt is inscribed in black ink above the crest “Com Carinho Pelè” (With Kindness Pelè). The back of the jersey has a large, blue “10” sewn at center. There is an [ATHLETA] manufacturer’s tag at the interior back center of the neck. There is some staining and discoloration in several areas on the jersey.

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