C.A. Huracán facts for kids
| Full name | Club Atlético Huracán | |
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| Nickname(s) | El Globo Los Quemeros |
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| Founded | 11 November 1908 | |
| Ground | Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó, Parque Poquitos, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| Capacity | 48,314 | |
| League | (Primera A) | |
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Club Atlético Huracán is a famous sports club from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their main team plays football in the Primera A. This is the top football league in Argentina. Huracán's home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.
The club started on November 1, 1908. Its name, Huracán, means "Hurricane" in Spanish. Their nickname, Globo, means "Balloon." This comes from a real balloon named Huracán that flew in 1909. Fans are also called los Quemeros, which means "the Burners." This is because their stadium is in an area where garbage used to be burned.
Huracán has won several titles. They won the top league, Primera División, once in 1973. Before that, they won four titles during the early "amateur" years (1921, 1922, 1925, and 1928). They have also finished second in the top league five times. Their main rival is San Lorenzo de Almagro.
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Club History: Huracán's Journey
Club Atlético Huracán was officially founded in 1908. However, some old papers suggest it might have started even earlier, in 1903.
Early Wins: The Amateur Era
During the early days of Argentine football, called the "amateur era" (1891–1930), Huracán was very successful. They won four championships in 1921, 1922, 1925, and 1928. This made them one of the top five teams of that time.
Professional Success: The 1973 Championship
Football became professional in Argentina in 1931. Huracán's biggest moment came in 1973. They won their only first division title, the 1973 Metropolitano championship. The team has also won the second division twice, in 1990 and 2000.
Huracán has moved between divisions a few times. Their last promotion to the top league was in 2007. They beat Godoy Cruz in a special playoff game to get back to the first division.
Close Call: The 2009 Clausura
In 2009, Huracán almost won another top league title. They finished second in the 2009 Clausura tournament. The team, led by coach Ángel Cappa, played an exciting style of football. Key players like Mario Bolatti, Matías Defederico, and Javier Pastore were praised for their short passes and attacking play. They went into the last game needing a win to secure the title. However, they lost 1-0 to Vélez Sársfield in a very close match.
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Key Players from the 2009 Clausura Team:
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Home Ground: Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó
The Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó is Huracán's home stadium. In May 2008, the stadium had to close for a while. This was because some cracks were found in its structure. During this time, Huracán played their home games at Argentinos Juniors' stadium.
Fans were very excited for the team to return home. An old player from the 1940s, Fernando "la tota" Blauzwirn, famously said he couldn't wait to be back. On December 13, 2008, Huracán finally returned to the Ducó. It had been 438 days! They celebrated by winning their game against Vélez 3-0. This was the only home game they played during their 100th anniversary year.
Huracán's Trophies and Wins
Huracán has won many important titles throughout its history.
Amateur Era Trophies
- Primera Division: 4
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- 1921, 1922, 1925, 1928.
- Copa Estímulo: 1
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- 1920
- Copa Ibarguren: 2
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- 1922, 1925
Professional Era Trophies
- Metropolitano: 1
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- 1973
- Runner-up in Torneo Clausura: 2
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- 1994, 2009
- Runner-up in Metropolitano: 2
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- 1975, 1976
- Copa Consuelo: 1
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- 1933
- Copa Adrián Escobar: 2
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- 1942, 1943
- Copa Británica: 1
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- 1944
Second Division Titles
- Primera B Nacional: 3
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- 1989-90, 1999-00, 2006-07
Famous Players of Huracán
Many talented players have worn the Huracán jersey. Here are some of the most famous ones who played at least 50 games for the club:
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Other Sports: Roller Hockey
Besides football, Club Atlético Huracán also has a strong Roller Hockey team. They play in Argentina's top roller hockey league, the Liga Nacional Argentina-Serie A1.
Images for kids
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A Huracán line-up from 1946.
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Oscar Bonavena, a famous Huracán fan.
