Bauru Atlético Clube

Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, was a Brazilian football club based in Bauru, São Paulo.

Bauru
Full nameBauru Atlético Clube
Nickname(s)BAC
Baquinho
Founded1 May 1919 (1919-05-01)
Dissolved18 September 1962 (1962-09-18)
GroundArena Lusitana

History

The club was founded on 1 May 1919,[1] as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the {Campeonato Paulista do Interior de Futebol in 1946 when Pelé's father Dondinho was part of the winning squad.[1] Pelé started his career playing for Bauru Youth.[2] After Pelé left the club, Bauru folded in the 1960s.[2]

Stadium

Bauru Atlético Clube played their home games at Arena Lusitana.

References

  1. "Pelé 70 Anos" (in Portuguese). Diário do Rio Claro. 21 October 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  2. "BAC, o Baquinho – Clube em que Pelé surgiu para o futebol" (in Portuguese). iG. Archived from the original on 8 July 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
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