Pele, one of the greatest ever to play The Beautiful
Game (I think he coined the phrase) died today. No list of the greats of the game would be complete without his name. He owned three World Cup medals, was a consummate professional and sportsman who played the game with flair and joy. While he was not the first foreign star to play in the US it can be argued that his arrival for the New York team ramped up interest in the
game here as no other did.

P.S. Someone let Dave know.

It is heart breaking he had to suffer cancer. Such an amazing athlete.

Sad news indeed.

When I was a kid in Germany, Pelé had godlike stature. We loved Fußball (soccer), and Pelé was Fußball.

He was truly a legend. He helped to elevate soccer in the U.S.

Growing up in a household that revered basketball over soccer/football, Pele was still a known player to me as a child. RIP Pele—I hope that in some part of the universe your soul is having a kick-round with George Best, Maradona and Gerard Houllier…

George Best, the often forgotten player when talk turns to the treats of the game. Never got to be in a WC because Northern Ireland did not qualify and a career cut short by alcohol. Check out YT George Best dribbles the ball. Phenomenal.