OTD Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Oct 23, 1940 - Dec 29, 2022). AKA Pelé, Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century.
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"Pelé, Legendary Brazillian Soccer Player." Historianspeaks, October 23, 2025. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/pel%C3%A9-legendary-brazillian-soccer-plaer.
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