Soccer Legend Pelé Dead at 82

Pelé, agreed upon by all who would decide such things to be among the finest athletes who ever lived, died at 82 in São Paulo according to his manager, Joe Fraga. Born into poverty in 1940 in Três Corações, Brazil, Pelé followed in his father’s footsteps to become a professional soccer player, but it was clear from a young age that he was a rising star and remarkable player. He left home at 15 to play professionally for Santos FC, and at 17 scored two goals in the 1958 World Cup finals in Sweden. He led his nation to two… Read Full Article