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Also Known As Manoel Francisco dos Santos
Born October 28, 1933 ‱ Brazil
Died January 20, 1983 (aged 49) ‱ Rio de Janeiro ‱ Brazil
Awards And Honors FIFA World Cup (1962) ‱ FIFA World Cup (1958)

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