As its founders were members of the upper class of Curitiba
History of Henrique C. - Viseu, Portugal
As its founders were members of the upper class of Curitiba, Athlético was for a long time considered an elite club. The team was called “top hat”, in reference to the hat worn by the wealthiest. In 1973, a campaign emerged to change this image and Hurricane began to proclaim itself “Clube do Povão”.
