1956 Press Photo Trainer of Brazilian football ,and training belt

The Masseur - Trainer of Brazilian football team. The belt which holds everything. View of the unique body belt worn by Senor Mario America - the masser/trainer of the Brazilian meets England at Wembley. The belt contains everything from a hypodermic needle to a needle and gut for stitching cuts and - pain killing drugs - In his hand he carries a water bottle fitted with a nozzle for squirting cold water. Mario is a former boxing champion and has been masseur to the Brazilian National football team for the past eleven years.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1956.



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