Velódromo Paulistano Explained

Stadium Name:Velódromo Paulistano
Nickname:Velódromo
Fullname:Velódromo Paulistano
Location:São Paulo, Brazil
Built:1892
Opened:1892 (track cycling)
October 18, 1901 (football)
Demolished:1916
Owner:Veloce Club Olimpic Paulista
Operator:Paulistano
Tenants:Americano
Paulistano
Scottish Wanderers
Seating Capacity:10,000
Dimensions:100 x 64 m

Velódromo Paulistano, commonly known as just Velódromo, was a cycling and football stadium located in São Paulo, Brazil.[1] It was the home stadium of Americano,[2] Paulistano[3] and Scottish Wanderers.[4] It was owned by Veloce Club Olimpic Paulista and it had a maximum capacity of 10,000 people.[1] After being reformed as a football stadium, it was operated by Club Athletico Paulistano.[3]

History

The stadium was inaugurated in 1892, as a cycling stadium.[1] It was opened as a football stadium on October 18, 1901, when a São Paulo State combined team and a Rio de Janeiro State drew 1 - 1.[1] The first football game between clubs was played on May 8, 1902, when São Paulo Athletic beat Paulistano 4 - 0. Charles Miller scored that game's first goal.[3] The last game played at the Velódromo was a game between a São Paulo State combined team and a Rio de Janeiro State combined team.[1] São Paulo State won the game 8 - 0.[1] Velódromo Paulistano was demolished in 1916.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Velódromo . June 20, 2009 . Templos do Futebol . pt .
  2. Book: Escudos dos Times do Mundo Inteiro. Panda Books. Rodolfo Rodrigues. 2009. 101.
  3. Book: Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro Lance Volume 2 . Aretê Editorial S/A . Rio de Janeiro . 2001 . 483. 85-88651-01-7.
  4. Web site: Scottish Wanderers . June 20, 2009 . Futpédia. pt.