The Time Soccer Legend Pelé Got Paid $120,000 To Tie His Shoes
Pelé was set to play with Brazil against Peru in the 1970 World Cup semi-final, and Puma approached the team's most famous player with an offer for $120,000 – or about $1 million in today's dollars.
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