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Never-Seen: Pelé's 1966 World Cup

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Not too many fans recall that Edson Arantes do Nascimento was a deadly scorer who also, incredibly, played goalkeeper in a few games during his time with the Brazilian club Santos. After all, he was pegged the "Athlete of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee, and many of his former teammates and opponents acknowledged that Pelé was such an amazing talent that he likely would have been the best at any position he chose to play.

In this photo: Pele

Photo: Art Rickerby./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jul 01, 1966
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