Picked up these two beautiful cards the last couple months of one of my favorite vintage footballers. Garrincha’s ability was manifest, but the fact that he dominated despite a “crooked spine, warped knees and a left leg a couple of inches shorter than his right” makes him a fascinating subject.
1956 Idolos 523 Garrincha by
Anish Cards, on Flickr
1958 Alifabolaget 632 Garrincha by
Anish Cards, on Flickr
Anyone else have any of his cards?