November 19th, 1969 WORLD CUP Legend Pele scores his 1000th Career GOAL @ Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janiero Brazil TIC Santos Beats Vasco da Gama 2-1 Presented is a ticket stub to the Nov. 19, 1969 match between Vasco da Gama and Santos, contested at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After two FIFA World Cup crowns (he would clinch his third less than a year later), six Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles, and hundreds of breathtaking moments, Brazilian soccer icon Pelé, playing for Santos, entered Rio's historic Maracanã on Nov. 19, 1969 with 999 career goals. As many throughout the world were glued to their television sets, watching the Apollo 12 moon landing that occurred on the same day, Brazil was firmly grounded on Earth, watching their nearly extraterrestrial national hero attempt to net "o milésimo." The moment finally occurred in the match's 78th minute, when Pelé was tripped in the penalty area. He netted the resulting penalty kick and sent the crowd in a fervor. The match, largely perfunctory after the goal, finished in a 2-1 Santos victory. This stands as an alluring memento of a monumental occasion, as an entire nation waited for history to unfold before their eyes. TICKET MEASURES 2 1/2 X 4 1/4 INCHES AND HOLDER MEASURES APPROX 4 1/4 X 7 1/4 INCHES THIS IS 1 of THE ONLY 13 TICKET EVER AUTHENTICATED OR GRADED BY PSA PSA AUTHENTICATED | ||
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