Before 1995, the Ballon d'Or was restricted to European players. Which two non-European legends later received an Honorary Ballon d'Or for their careers?

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Ballon d'Or Milestones: First Non-European, Defender, Goalkeeper

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01Who was the first non-European player to win the Ballon d'Or in 1995, the first year they were eligible?
02Who is the only goalkeeper in history to have won the Ballon d'Or?
03Who is widely considered the first defender to win the Ballon d'Or, receiving the award in 1972?
04The first non-European Ballon d'Or winner, George Weah, hailed from which African nation?
05Lev Yashin, the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or, represented which club for his entire professional career?
06Franz Beckenbauer won his first of two Ballon d'Or awards while playing for which German club?
07What was the famous nickname of Lev Yashin, due to his signature all-black attire and acrobatic saves?
08After Franz Beckenbauer, who was the next player who played primarily as a defender to win the Ballon d'Or in 2006?
09In which year did the legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin win his Ballon d'Or?
10Before 1995, the Ballon d'Or was restricted to European players. Which two non-European legends later received an Honorary Ballon d'Or for their careers?