Saw him in the late 60's at the old Busch Stadium in St. Louis. He was past his prime, it was hot as hell and all I knew was I'd seen an all time great. An unfair and incomplete experience but yeah, glad to have been there.
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December 29, 2022, 05:45 PM
Blackmore
RIP Pelé.
A poster on another board disparaged his ability vs todays players and said he wouldn't make a current European Big 5 side. I strongly remonstrated.
Given his natural talent, how much better would he be with
- Modern conditioning coaches - Current nutritional guidelines - Contractual requirements with respect to tobacco and alcohol - Rule and officiating changes that protect offensive players more than in his day - Micro-surgeries to correct chronic injuries players simply played with in those days - Better pitches now - Better footwear nowThis message has been edited. Last edited by: Blackmore,
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December 29, 2022, 05:54 PM
Pyker
quote:
A poster on another board disparaged his ability vs todays players and said he wouldn't make a current European Big 5 side
Conversely, the players of today, would not last 5 minutes playing in the conditions and under the rules as they were, in the 60s-90s.
December 29, 2022, 07:34 PM
Tonydec
quote:
Originally posted by Pyker:
Conversely, the players of today, would not last 5 minutes playing in the conditions and under the rules as they were, in the 60s-90s.
No kidding, could you imagine the flopping they employ now being done back then? They would probably catch an ass whoopin from their own team mates back in the locker room.
Tony
December 29, 2022, 07:59 PM
Gustofer
I tried playing soccer in Jr. High. Never could get into the game, but I remember watching Pele play from time to time. I recall his bicycle kick being the most amazing thing I'd seen at the time.
He lived a good life. I hope he made it upstairs.
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December 29, 2022, 10:50 PM
cas
I was surprised at his age. I of course thought "Wait, how old am I?" Not the normal "death math" people do, instead I was wondering how old he was when I was a kid? Apparently older than I realized.
Then of course I thought of...
December 29, 2022, 11:43 PM
erj_pilot
Not a soccer/“football” fan in the least, but did appreciate Pele’s talent and ability when I saw a replay of the first time he performed the back somersault move for a goal. Liked him in the movie “Victory” as well.
RIP, Mr. Pele…
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December 30, 2022, 12:14 AM
Prefontaine
quote:
Originally posted by Blackmore: RIP Pelé.
A poster on another board disparaged his ability vs todays players and said he wouldn't make a current European Big 5 side. I strongly remonstrated.
Given his natural talent, how much better would he be with
- Modern conditioning coaches - Current nutritional guidelines - Contractual requirements with respect to tobacco and alcohol - Rule and officiating changes that protect offensive players more than in his day - Micro-surgeries to correct chronic injuries players simply played with in those days - Better pitches now - Better footwear now
I couldn’t agree more.
Very sad news. May he RIP. Watched a lot of footage over the years and a lot of interviews and read his autobiography in the early 80’s when I was still in elementary school. He captivated my young mind. Interviews, video or print, he was always extremely modest and was what I call a man. He will be missed, greatly.
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December 31, 2022, 08:30 AM
Ronin1069
To offer an example of his impact to the game…
I’m 53 years old and could not give an F about soccer; my only awareness of it is when there is an international match (correct term?) that takes over the TV’s and from watching Ted Lasso.
Yet, I’ve been aware of Pele for decades and knew that he was associated with soccer.
That’s a powerful presence.
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December 31, 2022, 05:20 PM
patw
I remember seeing him play against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers when I was younger.
December 31, 2022, 07:01 PM
Rey HRH
I did not know he was that old. RIP.
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December 31, 2022, 08:16 PM
jsbcody
For some of us who did not grow up playing soccer, in the era before sport channels and well before the internet, this was our introduction to a soccer player named Pele:
After seeing this movie, me and my friends "discovered" Pele and were astounded.