Pele, soccer's wealthy king, is in Toronto to play tonight

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Pele, soccer's wealthy king, is in Toronto to play tonight

Date7/18/1975

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Pelé, 1940- (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Alternate Title

Pele, soccer's wealthy king, is in Toronto to play tonight
Pele, soccer's wealthy king, is in Toronto to play tonight. The veteran superstar lines up against Metros-Croatia at Varsity Stadium

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Pele, soccer's wealthy king, is in Toronto to play tonight. The veteran superstar lines up against Metros-Croatia at Varsity Stadium

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0073012F

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