This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/14/2024
Presented here is a vintage album sheet holding eight incredibly rare period signatures from Brazil's legendary 1962 FIFA World Cup winning team, most of whom were prominent members of the 1958 World Cup Champions as well.
The highlights include forward Pelé ("Edson Arantes = Pelé"), forward Garrincha ("Manuel dos Santos Garrincha"), attacking midfielder Zagallo ("Mário Jorge Zagallo"), goalkeeper Gilmar ("Gylmar"), winger Pepe ("José Macia Pepe"), and forward Coutinho ("Antonio Wilson Coutinho").
The two others are difficult to identify, but the one on the bottom left appears to be defender Djamla Santos. The one at the top right is unknown. All eight signatures appear bold and legible in 7-8/10 blue ink. The page has been laminated which has helped preserve each signature immensely. Such an incredible grouping of talent from perhaps the greatest World Cup team ever assembled.
The important autographs of Pelé and Garrincha, both of which match their signature styles to the early 60s, have been identified by PSA/DNA in an included LOA. The other four that we identified just took a little research.