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1987 A QUESTION OF SPORT (UK) PELÉ – PSA 8 NM-MT

A Rare And Early British-Issued Tribute To The Football Icon – Psa Certified Soccer Football - Pele

Overview:
This Listing Features A Highly Collectable 1987 A Question Of Sport Uk Card Of Pelé, Graded Psa 8 (Near Mint-Mint). Issued As Part Of The Bbc’S Iconic Sports Quiz Programme Card Game, This Entry Commemorates Pelé, Widely Recognised As The Greatest Footballer Of The 20Th Century. Long Before The Explosion Of Modern Football Cards, Particularly In The American Market, British Releases Such As This Offered One Of The Few Contemporary Trading Card-Style Tributes To Global Sporting Legends. The Card Has Been Encapsulated And Graded By Psa, Offering Authenticity And Preservation Of This Increasingly Scarce Item.

Key Features:
The Design Features A Clear And Direct Portrait Of Pelé, Paired With Clean Typeface And Layout Typical Of Mid-1980S British Print Design. The Reverse Includes A Trivia Question In Keeping With The Original Game’S Format. Despite Its Modest Origins As Part Of A Board Game Set, The Card Has Evolved Into A Notable Item Among Global Pelé Collectors And Enthusiasts Of Pre-Modern Football Memorabilia. The Psa 8 Designation Reflects A Well-Preserved Condition, With Strong Centring, Clean Edges, And Excellent Surface Presentation For Its Vintage.

Why This Card Is Collectable:
Pelé Remains One Of The Most Iconic And Universally Revered Figures In The History Of Sport. With Limited Mainstream Trading Cards Produced During His Playing Years, Collectors Often Turn To International Issues And Non-Traditional Releases To Fill Gaps In His Cardboard Legacy. The 1987 A Question Of Sport Card Holds Particular Significance Due To Its British Origin, Pre-Dating The Modern Football Card Boom By Decades. Psa-Graded Examples Are Relatively Scarce In High Grades, And This Particular Copy Presents A Compelling Opportunity To Secure A Premium-Condition Card From The Pre-Panini, Pre-Topps Football Era. Its Unique Trivia-Based Format And Distinctive 1980S Aesthetic Further Set It Apart Within The Broader Pelé Market.

Collector Appeal:
This Item Will Appeal To Serious Collectors Of Pelé, Vintage Football Memorabilia, Or Graded International Card Issues. It Also Serves As An Attractive Entry Point For Investors Looking To Diversify Within The Football Market, Especially As Pelé’S Legacy Continues To Influence Generations Of Players And Fans. Its Encapsulated Psa Slab Offers Assurance Of Condition And Long-Term Preservation, Making It Suitable For Display Or Secure Inclusion In High-End Football Card Collections.

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