In the mid-1950s, Garrincha and Quarentinha signed a list of Botafogo players who received a new jacket from the team.
This document consists of a sheet of squared paper containing a handwritten list entitled “List of players who received the jacket”.
The list includes several players' names, including Garrincha and Quarentinha, with a probable date of 1954/55, written by hand.
Along with this list, there is an envelope from Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, with the club's official letterhead and the indication “PO Box 585 - Rio de Janeiro”.
In Portuguese.
Single set.
Excellent condition.
The list appears to record an event in which players received a jacket, possibly as part of an award or tribute from Botafogo, a common practice on formal occasions. Important names such as Quarentinha, one of the greatest players in the club's history, appear mentioned, which indicates that the event was of some importance. The inclusion of the name “Palito”, along with the emphasis on the jacket, may be either a nominal coincidence or a reference to a player or nickname, making the document a mix of formal and informal record.
This document is of great interest to collectors, especially those interested in the history of football and, more specifically, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas. The combination of a period handwritten item, with the names of iconic players and a reference to a club social event, makes it a rare and valuable piece for those interested in the history of Brazilian football. Furthermore, the authenticity conferred by the club's official envelope reinforces its value as a historical object.
