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] Bauru Atlético Clube played their home games at Arena Lusitana.