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Remembering soccer icon Pelé

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Nicholas McEntyre
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Dec 30, 2022

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Pele plays the ball during a game for Brazil circa 1958.
Pele plays the ball during a game for Brazil circa 1958.
Pictorial Parade

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The 1962 Brazilian National team before the World Cup final in Santiago, Chile. Brazil won 3-1 over Czechoslovakia.
The 1962 Brazilian National team before the World Cup final in Santiago, Chile. Brazil won 3-1 over Czechoslovakia.
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Pele hugs Brazilian countryman Ronaldo after Brazil won the 2002 World Cup in Yokohama, Japan.
Pele is swarmed by fans seeking autographs outside in Cheshire, England during the 1966 World Cup.
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Pelé celebrates his 1,000th career goal.
Pelé celebrates his 1,000th career goal.
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Pele (10) celebrates after Brazil scored the final goal in a 4-1 win over Italy to win the 1970 World Cup final on June 21, 1970.
Pele (10) celebrates after Brazil scored the final goal in a 4-1 win over Italy to win the 1970 World Cup final on June 21, 1970.
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Pele is lifted up by his Santos teammates after scoring his 1000th career goal Nov. 19, 1969 at Maracana Stadium in Brazil.
Pele is lifted up by his Santos teammates after scoring his 1000th career goal on Nov. 19, 1969, at Maracana Stadium in Brazil.
Pictorial Parade

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Pele is carried off the field after Brazil won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico City.
Pele is carried off the field after Brazil won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico City.
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Pelé of Brazil shankes hands with Diego Maradona of Argentina on June 10, 1990.
Pelé of Brazil shankes hands with Diego Maradona of Argentina on June 10, 1990.
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Pele and boxing great Muhammad Ali sit next to each other at the World Sports Awards in Vienna, Austria on Nov. 19, 1999.
Pele and boxing great Muhammad Ali sit next to each other at the World Sports Awards in Vienna, Austria on Nov. 19, 1999.
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Pele married Assiria Seixas Lemos on April 30, 1994 in Recife, Brazil.
Pele sheds a tear during his marriage to Assiria Seixas Lemos on April 30, 1994 in Recife, Brazil.
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Pele holds an American flag next to a Dallas Tornado player holding a Brazilian flag prior to a match.
Pele holds an American flag next to a Dallas Tornado player prior to his debut match for the Cosmos.
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Pelé kicks a soccer ball around with President Gerald Ford.
Pelé kicks a soccer ball around with President Gerald Ford.
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Pelé and Frank Sinatra embrace during a NYC benefit dinner.
Pelé and Frank Sinatra embrace during a NYC benefit dinner.
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Pelé meets with President Jimmy Carter during his visit to the White House.
Pelé meets with President Jimmy Carter during his visit to the White House.
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Pele embraces US President Bill Clinton during a visit to a school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 15, 1997.
Pele embraces US President Bill Clinton during a visit to a school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 15, 1997.
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Pele meets with Pope Benedict XVI in Cologne, Germany on August 20, 2005.
Pele meets with Pope Benedict XVI in Cologne, Germany on August 20, 2005.
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Pelé awards Cristiano Ronaldo with the FIFA footballer of the year award on Jan. 12, 2009.
Pelé awards Cristiano Ronaldo with the FIFA footballer of the year award on Jan. 12, 2009.
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Pele holds the FIFA World Cup trophy during a presentation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Feb. 6, 2010.
Pele holds the FIFA World Cup trophy during a presentation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Feb. 6, 2010.
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