Thoughts on Pele Rookie cards and some of his other issues

[eagles33]

I think it's a great discussion topic. Even if you aren't a huge a soccer fan you know who pele is and his "rookie" card would be a great addition to any collection. I think the Titulares or the Aligaboleget are the 2 best options for a true rookie card. The Titulares is very thin similar to early Panini cards. Psa slabs them as handcut but I don't believe this is correct. I contacted them about this but they say the sizes they gave seen was to inconsistent. If anyone has any information that would prove they are not handcut I would love to share it with PSA.

It's not in the rookie card discussion but he also has a very cool card from Argentina that I believe is from 1965 produced by Crack

[Exhibitman]

I like the German Heinerle cards and the Argentinian Crack cards shown on prior threads. There is also a real nice B & W issue from Germany but I can't recall the name.Here is the 1959[?] Heinerle card of Pele from Germany:



I also like this one, the 1965 Crack Golazo from Argentina:

[skelly]

I agree, really like the 1965 Argentina Issue. Not sold on the Heinerle, as I like when the front of the card has at least a player name, if not a name and the team he plays for.

[skelly]

Right now you have the V.A.V. Rookie that has just been listed on ebay ( I'm not the seller ) Certainly pricy, but this card is almost impossible in decent condition.

[eagles33]

That seller has a lot of really cool oddball cards but he certainly isn't giving them away. The VAV card is rare but it is available. Usually can scoop it up for about 500-700 when they pop up

[aljurgela]

I am particularly interested in the one issued in Latin American and any guiding on pricing and where to get these card (outside of ebay). Thanks.

Al

[Exhibitman]

Al, they are really hard to find. I have a connection in Argentina who sends me card offers from time to time. He knows I like Pele cards but even so has only been able to offer me two of the 1965s. They will set you back at least $200 even in crappy condition [most were pasted into albums by the kiddies].

Re the Heinerle, I like the action image. That is an interesting set. Lots of great athletes in it and even the rookie card of Meadowlark Lemon of the Harlem Globetrotters.