The maximum football expression in Callao is represented by the Sport Boys. Since its founding almost 100 years ago, the Chalaco club has positioned itself as the team with the most fans in the Constitutional Province thanks to its great successes in the province Peruvian footballas well as all the brilliant footballers who have defended the pink jersey and who make their most important contribution to local football.
Despite its rich history, Missilera has endured several periods of irregularities that have not allowed it to climb above fourth place in the list of Peru's most victorious teams, a list in which it appears behind Sporting Cristal, Alianza Lima and Academic. However, his fans do not deny this reality, but rather take a stand for the so-called “first champion”, a designation that highlights his importance compared to the big three of Lima.
Why are Sport Boys referred to as “the first champion”?
Traditionally, the Lima Cricket Football & Club is considered the first champions of the old Peruvian football league, which began in 1912. Later, in 1926, the amateur era began, the first winner of which was Sport Progreso. So if it didn't win any of these first editions, why do the Sport Boys call themselves “the first champion”?
The reason for this particular nickname is related to the beginning of the professional era in the Peruvian First League in 1951. This year the team won the cup Sports boys by Rafael Asca, Marcos Calderón, Valeriano López and other stars of the time.
In 1951 the pink club won its fourth national championship. Photo: Sport Boys
In honor of this conquest, which opened the longest stage of the local championship to date, the pink fans popularized the pompous nickname that endures to this day.
How many times has Sport Boys been champion?
In total, Sport Boys del Callao became Peruvian champions six times, taking into account amateur and professional titles: 1935, 1937, 1942, 1951, 1958 and 1984.
When do Sport Boys perform?
The Lizárraga Trophy, the official name of the presentation of the 2024 Sport Boys squad, will take place this Sunday, January 21, from 1:00 p.m. at the Miguel Grau Stadium in Callao. The background to the event is a friendly match against The Strongest, the current champions of the Bolivian league.