*HISTORIC GEM* Pele WORLD CUP 1970 "THE GRATITUDE MATCH" Brazil National Team GAME USED AND TEAM SIGNED BALL vs MEXICO played at Maracana September 30, 1970.

Signatures List:

Pele, Rivelino, Jairzinho, Tostao, Mario Zagallo, Carlos Alberto,  Gerson, Everaldo and others.....

Provenance: GAME REFEREE Collection - Letter of Provenance and Also Third Party Expertise Evaluation and Appraisal Letter

Historic data:

SAMARA — On September 30, 1970, the Maracaná stadium was the scene of a friendly match between Brazil and Mexico known as the Game of Gratitude. A little more than three months earlier, the Verdeamarela team had won its third World Cup at the Azteca stadium in Mexico City. That conquest in Mexico was crucial in Brazilian football history. It meant the consolidation of Pelé - who gave a masterful performance in the final -, winning the three-time championship (in dispute with Italy, which had won two World Cups in the 1930s) and definitively winning the Jules Rimet trophy.


The Gratitude Game was only the twelfth meeting between both teams - a brief history that consisted of nine Brazilian victories, two losses and a draw - and its final score (2 to 1 in favor of the South Americans)  the match was actually a way for Brazilians to thank Mexico for the overwhelming support they gave them during the World Cup.


Expertise Note: 


This jersey was gifted after the match by Pele to Flamengo Legend, Narciso Doval. This jersey was one the shirts used in the first half! Unique number design for this match. Historic lot as this match was the last goal scored by PELE for Brazil National Team. Shirt has perfect shape and an incredible content and logistics to be place and exhibit at a Museum!


 
Shirt details: Pintier Ball Trademark. Made in Argentina. WITH ALL LOGOS AND DETAILS! Team signed by Brazil Squad!