Garrincha!

[Anish]

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?

[Copa7]

Yes. I have a few. The rarest being a Mexican issue form 1960-61. Up to about 1965, non-Brazil cards usually used his full given name rather than "Garrincha".

He was Pele's contemporary but faded with injury and a sad demise.

Pele made an international comeback in 1968 which culminated in the 1970 World Cup Victory.

It sealed his immortality.

[Anish]

Originally Posted by Copa7

Yes. I have a few. The rarest being a Mexican issue form 1960-61. Up to about 1965, non-Brazil cards usually used his full given name rather than "Garrincha".

He was Pele's contemporary but faded with injury and a sad demise.

Pele made an international comeback in 1968 which culminated in the 1970 World Cup Victory.

It sealed his immortality.

Nice, any pictures?

[aljurgela]

It is said that Brazil NEVER lost a game where Pele and Garrincha played... which is just amazing (in my eyes). I would imagine that they would jointly hold the record.... and by the way Anish... that card is amazing... all of the copies that I have are in terrible shape, but I am just happy to have them!

[Anish]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

It is said that Brazil NEVER lost a game where Pele and Garrincha played... which is just amazing (in my eyes). I would imagine that they would jointly hold the record.... and by the way Anish... that card is amazing... all of the copies that I have are in terrible shape, but I am just happy to have them!

That wouldn’t surprise me if true.

Thanks, which one are you referring to? The Idolos?

[samosa4u]

So is this 56' Vecchi his rookie or does he have any earlier issues?

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Anish

That wouldn’t surprise me if true.

Thanks, which one are you referring to? The Idolos?

Yes the Idolos cars. I love it.

Also to RD’s question on earlier cards I have heard that there may be early cards but do not know the issue or the year. If you watch some ( Portuguese ) videos of the collector who owns the Pele rookie album he mentions an earlier Garrincha

Al

[samosa4u]

Alright, here is Garrincha's true rookie from 1953. It's very rare, but I'm pretty sure you could find one in a private collection in Brazil (if you work hard enough).

[esehombre]

Not exactly as cool as the 1953 but both of these are from 1957 I believe..





1957 Botafogo and 1957 EDICOPRO (Editora Comercial Propoganda)

[samosa4u]

Very nice, dude! The #139 card is from 1962 (Balas Equipe). I am not sure about the other one.