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Pele’s FIFA World Cup medal, 1958  UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £160,000 AT HAMMER

More than 2,000 lots will come up at the sale of Pele: The Collection by Julien’s Auctions in London on June 7, 8 and 9.  Considered the most important football player of all time the collection covers everything from his signing with Santos FC in 1956 aged 15 to his post career humanitarian efforts.

(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for March 10, 2016)

Pelé The Collection – with over 2,000 lots – is to be offered by Julien’s Auctions in London in June. The three time World Cup Champion, FIFA Player of the Century and Brazilian football icon  is to sell his vast collection of awards, memorabilia, personal property and iconic items spanning his entire career for the first time. They will be sold on June 7, 8 and 9 at Julien’s Auctions.

This global sports icon known to the world as Pelé won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970. Although just 5’ 8” tall, Pelé was a giant on the field leading his Brazilian team Santos FC to many championships. Pelé: The Collection is unprecedented and extraordinary. It covers every stage of his career — both personal and professional. Among many highlights are his Jules Rimet Trophy ($400,000-$600.000), his 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cup Medals ($100,000-$200,000), his 1,000th goal ball ($40,000-$60,000), his 1977 NY Cosmos NASL Championship ring  ($30,000-$40,000) and the L’Equipe Athlete of the Century Award ($20,000-$30,000).  The collection will be exhibited at The Mall Galleries in London from June 1-6 and three days of live and online auctions over six sessions get underway on June 7.

PELÉ JULES RIMET TROPHY

PELÉ 1958 FIFA WORLD CUP WINNER’S MEDAL

PELÉ 1970s BRAZIL NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM GAME WORN JERSEY

A “World Record” certificate presented to Pelé by the Guinness Book of Records for the most career goals (1,279 in total).