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