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