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