| Soccer jerseys may well surpass all other team sport | | | | of authenticity signed by Pele. The going price is |
| uniform items in wear ability and collect ability. A | | | | $27,445.00! |
| serious fan may have no greater earthly possession | | | | The historic Pele jersey may be out of many a fan's |
| than their favorite team's jersey, and if they were | | | | financial reach, however authentic replica shirts are |
| able to get an autographed one, all the better. An | | | | available for modest costs, and it won't be sacrilege |
| article of clothing, made for durability and comfort on | | | | to wear them. Today's stars also represent a way to |
| the soccer field can quickly become an artistic focal | | | | get into collecting signed jerseys, at prices within the |
| point in the fan's home. Many fans display their | | | | reach of many more fans than the vintage jerseys |
| beloved jerseys in cases especially designed for the | | | | are bringing. David Beckman and Mia Hamm are |
| purpose. | | | | examples of current and recent stars who's signed |
| There are currently over 5000 soccer jerseys | | | | jerseys are worth considering investing in before |
| available for bidding on at EBay, which is known as | | | | they increase too much more in value. |
| the world's auction house. A current jersey from the | | | | Whether you are a player, or fanatical armchair |
| Brazilian National team, signed by all the players, is | | | | coach, wearing and collecting jerseys is a great way |
| listed at 300.00, plus shipping. It seems doubtful that | | | | to connect with your favorite players and team, and |
| once purchased this jersey will be wore by its proud | | | | if they happen to go up in value, all the better. |
| owner, rather it will probably be more of decorative | | | | Owning a piece of sports history has its own value, |
| item, and perhaps kept as an investment. | | | | that a non-fan may never be able to appreciate. |
| Looking further, I discovered an incredible piece of | | | | From a parent's stand point, their child's soccer |
| football history. A jersey worn during the | | | | jerseys are a wonderful way to mark the years, and |
| Brazil-Austria match on July 11, 1971. A Brazilian home | | | | chart the growth of their own little Pele. Hanging each |
| jersey from a match just months after Brazil had | | | | seasons jersey around your child's room will be an |
| won the World Cup. But wait, there's more! Pele, | | | | inspiration to them, as it shows how you value their |
| instrumental in Brazil winning the World Cup, was the | | | | efforts. Your young player may not have been the |
| wearer of this shirt! He scored the only goal in the | | | | star striker, or the glorified 'do or die' goalie, but they |
| match that day against Austria, and signed the shirt, | | | | did their best, and enjoyed the battle field. Some day |
| which has never been laundered. It was to be Pele's | | | | when you're your soccer player has gone off to |
| last game with Brazil, also. The next lucky owner of | | | | college, these jerseys may prove as valuable to you |
| this remarkably collectible jersey will also have a letter | | | | as a signed jersey from a star player. |