| Full name | Bauru Atlético Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | BAC Baquinho | ||
| Founded | 1 May 1919 | ||
| Dissolved | 18 September 1962 | ||
| Ground | Arena Lusitana | ||
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Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, was a Brazilian football club based in Bauru, São Paulo.
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
- ^ a b "Pelé 70 Anos" (in Portuguese). Diário do Rio Claro. 21 October 2010. Retrieved 11 April 2011.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "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.