Pele:  Interesting facts about the Pele football legend you didn't know

Pele: Interesting facts about the Pele football legend you didn't know

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Pele's father, Dondinho, was a footballer and served as his mentor and trainer

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Growing up in poverty, Pele practiced his skills with a sock stuffed with rags.

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Pele played indoor football (Futsal) during his teenage years and credited it for improving his quick thinking.

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Pele scored an incredible 129 hat tricks during his career

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Pelé Day is celebrated on November 19th in Santos, commemorating his 1000th goal

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He holds two Guinness World Records: Most Career Goals and Most World Cup Winners' Medals

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Pele's first contract with Santos was for $10 a month when he was 15 years old

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He was declared a national treasure by the Brazilian government in 1961 to prevent him from being traded to foreign teams

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Pele was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, although he can't use the title until becoming a British citizen

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