Bauru Atlético Clube, commonly known as Bauru, was a Brazilian

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club based in

Bauru Bauru () is a Brazilian municipality in midwestern region of the state of São Paulo. It is the main city of the mesoregion and microregion of Bauru. The population is 379,297 (2020 est.) in an area of 667.68 km². Established in 1896, ...

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History

The club was founded on May 1, 1919, as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the in 1946 when Pelé's father

Dondinho João Ramos do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996), nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. He was the father, mentor and trainer of Pelé. During his own playing career, Dondinho played for ...

was part of the winning squad. Pelé started his career playing for Bauru Youth. The club folded in the 1960s, a few years after Pelé left the club.

Stadium

Bauru Atlético Clube played their home games at

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bauru Atletico Clube Association football clubs established in 1919 Defunct football clubs in São Paulo (state) 1919 establishments in Brazil 1960s disestablishments in Brazil