$3,584
A black and white leather football presented to Pelé by Ricardinho Neves. This ball, sitting on a piece of synthetic grass in a glass case mounted on wood, was used by Neves to break the world record for non-stop football juggling with feet and head, without the ball ever touching the ground. The ball is signed by Neves and features a plaque inscribed “To the Extraordinary Sports Minister, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé, the ball of the world's embassies record/ 21 hours, 02 minutes and 50 sec. This ball represents the effort of Sports Athletes Conquest and Victory." The ball, signed to Pelé by Neves, is accompanied by an original black and white photograph of Neves presenting the ball to Pelé. Case, 14 by 14 by 10 1/2 inches $800-1000 £560-700 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
