Pelé Brought Renown to Santos, Brazilian Port City and Team

A mural on Dec. 31 depicting Pele ahead of the funeral in Santos, Brazil. — A mural on Dec. 31 depicting Pele ahead of the funeral in Santos, Brazil.
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By Associated Press

January 1, 2023 at 2:31 PM UTC

Santos, Brazil (AP) -- Pelé. Santos, Brazil.

Over decades, adoring fans around the world mailed thousands of letters, postcards and packages to the sports legend without his address or full name.