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Back to EpisodesPelé's Legendary Kansas City Game
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In 1968, Pelé and his Santos team captivated Kansas City, crushing the Spurs at Municipal Stadium. Groundskeeper George Toma, now 97, recalls Pelés praise for the Bermuda-seed field, costing just $96. Players like Eli Durante and Alan Mayer, who faced Pelé, hail him as a complete, unmatched player, both on and off the field, setting a bar for stars like Messi.
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