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1973 in Brazil

Explore 2 historical events and records for Brazil in 1973.

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Historical records for Brazil in 1973

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December

19 December 1973

Retirement

Santos, Manuel Francisco dos · Rio de Janeiro · Sport / Football

A farewell match for Garrincha between a FIFA World team and Brazil is celebrated at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, in front of 131,000 spectators

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1973

Santos Paulista Title Shared

Pelé, Edson Arantes do Nascimento · São Paulo · Forward · Sport / Football

Pelé celebrated another São Paulo state championship with Santos after a controversial penalty shootout against Portuguesa.

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