Heroes are people who stand for what they believe in. A hero is someone who is selfless, thinks of others before himself, and has made a significant impact in history. These individuals perform extraordinary deeds, and make sacrifices for others. Most heroes believe that the world can always be changed for the better. An example of a great hero is “Pele” Edson Arantes do Nascimento, an inspirational and professional soccer player.
Pele was born on October 23, 1940, in Tres Coracoes, Brazil. His father was a soccer player and named his son after Thomas Edison. This hero’s early life began in poverty, but he overcame it with his athletic talent. In 1955, Pele tried out for the Santo professional soccer club when he was 15 years old and he