Soccer club
BauruFull name | Bauru Atlético Clube |
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Nickname(s) | BAC Baquinho |
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Founded | 1 May 1919; 105 years ago (1919-05-01) |
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Dissolved | 18 September 1962; 62 years ago (1962-09-18) |
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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.
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