Object Details
user
Pele
associated institution
New York Cosmos
maker
Bukka Sportswear
Description (Brief)
Soccer shorts, worn by Pele as a member of the North American Soccer League's New York Cosmos in 1976. Pele, born Edson Arantes do Nasciemento in 1940, is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He led Brazil to world cup victories in 1958, 1962 and 1970. With 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, he was named the FIFA's "player of the (20th) century."
In 1975, then the most famous footballer in the world, Pele joined the North American Soccer League, articulating his desire to help popularize soccer in the United States. He retired from the sport 1977. He has acted as a national ambassador for Brazil as well as a representative for the UN and UNICEF.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
North American Soccer League
date made
1976
ID Number
1979.1059.09
accession number
1979.1059
catalog number
1979.1059.09
Object Name
Shirt
soccer jersey
jersey, soccer
shorts, soccer
Physical Description
fabric, nylon (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 31 in x 25 in; 78.74 cm x 63.5 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport
Soccer
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_682193