Rare and Historical Documents

Sports

A surprising letter from Pelé, beyond soccer

In 1998, Pelé pens a candid letter blending surreal travel tales, critiques of post-Soviet chaos, and bold takes on Korean history, revealing the man behind the myth: curious, blunt, and unexpectedly political.

Sports

A unique drawing by the first man on the top of Everest

This rare 1999 sketch, signed by Everest pioneer Edmund Hillary, echoes his legendary climb and lifelong dedication to the Sherpa people. One of only three known drawings, it reflects the quiet humility behind one of history’s greatest feats of endurance and generosity.