$1,750
A framed Adidas brand judogi jacket and belt presented to Pelé by French judoka Teddy Riner, on March 10, 2014, at the cocktail party for the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at city hall in Paris, France. Riner has won eight World Judo Championships gold medals, the only judoka to do so, and an Olympic gold medal. The Adidas brand judogi jacket features an embroidered, multicolored "Pelé" script on the lower front. On the edge of the lower front is the "Approved Judogi" emblem of the International Judo Federation. The Adidas shoulder stripes are in the colors of France's flag. The name "Pelé" has also been embroidered onto one end of the black belt. On the other end "r v." is embroidered in green. Sewn into the interior collar of the jersey is an Adidas manufacturer's tag. A metal plaque affixed to the frame states in French that Riner gave the judogi to Pelé on March 10, 2014. 51 1/4 by 40 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches, overall $800-1000 £560-700 Categories: PELÉ
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-06-07
