Pelé's 1958 World Cup Jersey Is Looking To Fetch Over $6 Million USD at Auction
Sotheby’s is set to auction Pelé's iconic 1958 World Cup final jersey, with expectations of it fetching over $6 million USD. The blue No. 10 shirt was worn by the 17-year-old Pelé during Brazil's first championship win. This auction reflects a growing interest in sports memorabilia and highlights Pelé's enduring legacy in football history.
- ▪The jersey was worn by Pelé during Brazil's 5-2 victory against Sweden in the 1958 World Cup final.
- ▪Sotheby’s estimates the shirt will sell for more than $6 million USD, making it one of the most valuable sports artifacts.
- ▪The shirt was previously sold for approximately $80,000 USD in 2004.
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1 of 2 2 of 2 Sports 10 Mins ago 3 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Sotheby’s expects the 1958 World Cup final jersey worn by Pelé to fetch over $6 million USD at auction The blue No. 10 shirt was worn by the 17-year-old legend during the first championship win for Brazil Online bidding runs from June 29 to July 16 alongside a public exhibit in New York The iconic blue No. 10 jersey worn by Pelé during the 1958 World Cup final is projected to become one of the most coveted sports artifacts ever sold. Sotheby’s estimates the historic shirt will fetch more than $6 million USD when it goes under the hammer in New York next month. This monumental auction highlights the enduring legacy of the Brazilian football icon.
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