1943 born in Mozambique
1961 spotted playing for local team Sporting Club of
Laurenco Marques, transferred to Benfica
amidst controversy, makes debut for Portugal
against Luxemburg.
1962 Scores twice in European Cup victory over
Real Madrid (5-3)
1965 voted European Footballer of the Year
1966 World Cup semi-finalist and top scorer
with 9 goals
1969 collects seventh Golden Boot with 40
goals, finishes career in Mexico and Canada
1998 inducted into FIFA FOOTBALL HALL OF CHAMPIONS