Club Celaya

Early years (1954–1970)

Celaya was established as a football club on February 7, 1954 as Celaya Fútbol Club, A.C. by Miguel Iriarte Montes, the first club president. Celaya was registered in the Segunda División Profesional, which at that time it was the second most important league in Mexico. In its second year of existence the club finished runner-up to Monterrey, who achieved to promotion to the Primera División de México. In the 1957–58 tournament, the club achieved promotion after winning the season. The club did not lose in their first 18 games. The club's promotion became official on December 15, 1957 when the club defeated Nacional de Guadalajara 2–1 under the management of the Argentine Florencio Caffaratti. Celaya replaced the relegated club Tampico Madero. Celaya played in the Primera División from 1958 to 1961 and disappeared in the 1970s. After reactivation, they played in the Primera División 'A' de México (second level) and became a farm team of Querétaro. When this club was relegated after 2006–07 season, Celaya was absorbed with the Querétaro franchise and disappeared. The club made its first appearance in the Primera División on July 13, 1958 against América, losing 4–1. The first goal scored in the top division was by Felipe Negrete in a confusing play, although Mateo De la Tijera possibly should have been credited. The club struggled in its first games and did not win until round 8 when they defeated Zamora 3–2. The club managed to stay in its…

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