Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, was a Brazilian football club based in Bauru, São Paulo state.
Full name | Bauru Atlético Clube | ||
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Nickname(s) | BAC Baquinho | ||
Founded | May 1, 1919; 103 years ago (1919-05-01) | ||
Dissolved | September 18, 1962 | ||
Ground | Arena Lusitana, Bauru, São Paulo state, Brazil | ||
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The club was founded on May 1, 1919,[1] as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the Campeonato Paulista do Interior de Futebol [pt] in 1946 when Pelé's father Dondinho was part of the winning squad.[1] Pelé started his career playing for Bauru Youth.[2] The club folded in the 1960s, a few years after Pelé left the club.[2]
Bauru Atlético Clube played their home games at Arena Lusitana.