Pele Never Conceded In Goal

Brazilian football legend Pele filled in as goalkeeper during four official matches for Santos without conceding a single goal. He regularly stayed after training to practice goalkeeping, and his teammates said Santos sometimes carried no backup because Pele served as their second choice. His most famous appearance came during a 1964 Taca Brasil semifinal against Gremio, when he scored a hat-trick before replacing the dismissed goalkeeper Gilmar in the 84th minute. Pele kept the ball out as Santos held on for a 4-3 victory.

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