FIFA 2010..

 

Hi ! It’s Soccer time ! FIFA one of the the greatest sports events being held in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July. Here is a wonderful stamp recently issued by Croatia. When we talk about football the name name of Pele strikes first in mind. Here are the great memories which our distinguished reader Mr Vijay Deshpande shares with all….Mr Despande is a keen autograph collector. This is all for Today…..Till Next Post …Have a Great Time !

Date of Issue -11 June 2010

Great memories from our Reader’s Album

Unforgettable moments with Pele….

Vijay Deshpande writes from Mumbai…..

As the FIFA world cup has got kicked off , it is inevitable to forget the legendary Brazilian Footballer and the Uncrowned King of the game, PELE !

By virtue of service in Air India , I had an opportunity to meet the legend when he had an overnight halt in Centaur, on 27th Jan 1976.I had taken his autograph, a photo with him while taking the autograph and finally a cup of coffee with a 15 min chat with him prior his departure. I cannot forget the most fortunate shake hand I had with him before his going to the aircraft.Almost a dream like thing for me, who does not know more or anything about football,except it is being played by feet..That was the most precious and unforgettable moment of my life of 55 years of autograph collection.

Autograph of Pele

From the album of Mr Vijay Deshpande

Mr Vijay Deshpande may be contacted at e-mail : vjydshpnd@yahoo.com