In the 1939 season
In the 1939 season, Bahia scored two historic defeats on rival Vitória: 9 x 4 and 10 x 2. But the most curious fact happened in a Bahia x Galícia game that ended 4 x 0 for the Esquadrão. Manager Nelson Chaves went to striker Pedro Amorim's house to pick him up for the match, as Pedro declared himself sick and unable to play. Amorim took to the field in earnest and scored three goals... Did you know?