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Lot #837
Soccer: 1958 Jules Rimet World Cup Trophy

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Description

Rare Jules Rimet commemorative trophy from the 1958 FIFA World Cup, standing 4.25″in height and set upon a black plastic base measuring 2″in diameter, with front plate naming Brazil as the champions of the sixth staging of the World Cup. The front of the trophy depicts Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory, supporting a decagonal cup, and the reverse lists the final scores for each of Brazil's matches, as well as the surnames of each player, including Pele, who at the age of 17 became the youngest goalscorer in a World Cup final. In fine condition, with cover to base no longer present. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Marcos Moura Teixeira, a former technical coordinator for the Brazilian National Soccer Team, who affirms that the trophy derives from his personal collection. The 1958 FIFA World Cup Final took place in Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden on June 29, 1958, and concluded with Brazil defeating Sweden 5-2 to earn their first World Cup title.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #576 - Ended February 05, 2020