| Full name | Bauru Atlético Clube | ||
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| Nickname(s) | BAC Baquinho |
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| Founded | May 1, 1919 | ||
| Dissolved | 1960s | ||
| Ground | Arena Lusitana, Bauru, São Paulo state, Brazil | ||
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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,[1] as Luzitana Futebol Clube. Bauru won the Campeonato do Interior in 1946, Pelé's father, Dondinho, was part of the winning squad.[1] Pelé started his career playing for Bauru.[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.