Milan History - Things you should know - Page 3

Vadim · 07-07-2006, 10:22

Mostly SANT. I just put interesting facts about Milan that I can dig up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANT

It was born with that name, but the "new" sport (calcio) was always the main activity of the club... they didn't change the name until 1938, when it became:

Associazione Calcio Milan

(yes, Milan in English, not Milano in Italian)

Did you know why they changed it? They were FC Milan until 1938, as you said, when the fascist regime of Mussolini wanted to change it to an Italian name. During that time they were know as AC Milano, but after 1945 simply AC Milan stuck.

Milan's first great star was Renzo de Vecchi, a defende. He was with the team from 1909, when he was just 15, to 1909 when he was bought ny Genoa for a record sum. He also became captain of the Italian national team.

Milan's longest spell without an Italian championship was between 1907 and 1951, 44 years.

SANT · 07-07-2006, 11:53

Correct, 44 years without a scudetto... hard to imagine...

and during the fascist regime, Milan was forced to use a white jersey with a black line and a red line vertically across the chest (like the away jersey of... 96??)
instead of the traditional red/black stripes...

Why? Honestly I don't know...

At the time, Inter was the "official" team of the regime... but they also had to change the name, and were called Ambrosiana Inter for a few years...

Vadim · 07-07-2006, 12:22

I have a question, not just regarding Milan but Serie A. As I found out, the Serie A as we know it was restructured by the FIGC in 1929. So was the Italian championship known as the Scudetto from 1929? Or were titles won before that year also called the Scudetto? I couldn't find this information.

SANT · 07-07-2006, 13:07

the scudetti have always been that... just that there have been several changes in the league, most caused by political events like the WWII...

Karim · 13-07-2006, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANT

Yes, the Meazza name was accepted by Milan, but it is only used when Inter is the local team... when Milan plays as local, the official name of the stadium is San Siro...

if you pay attention the players interviews, the Inter people call it Meazza, but all the Milan people refer to it as San Siro...

I think I remember now noticing that before every CL kick off when they are calling names and making the list and such, in Inter matches its GM nd in Milan matches it's San Siro

Stugots · 18-07-2006, 07:47

This is a great thread, keep up the good work. I have been supporting Milan for over twenty years, and I love learning more interesting facts about them.

Well done.

SANT · 24-07-2006, 21:49

I want to bring back to life this great post by one of our members, "San Siro"

anyone interested in Milan's history... here you have it...

I promise to add on the recent history soon (Berlusconi Era)

105 Anni di Historia. 105 Anni di Successi.

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105 years of History. 105 years of Successes and triumphs everywhere!

Let us revive some of these moments in images, that I have scanned from my Forza Milan! mags. A big :thmbup: for Smoje for having uploaded them!

I didn't scan the pics of the first part of the Century and now I realize I should have (note to self, to do that in the next few days! ). The first pics are from the 1950's first titles and triumphs.

The founder of Milan, Sir Herbert Kiplin
http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan2.jpg

The very first picture ever of a Milan team!

http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan1.jpg

The 1950's, the ressurection: 3 Swedes, 4 Scudetti

After a long lean period, the 1950's were a decade of plenty joys for the Milanisti due to Milan's numerous titles during that time.
The Herores of the 1950 Scudetto led by the Legendary Gre-No-Li Trio!

The Gre-No-Li Trio
http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan3.jpg

The 1950-51 Scudetto team.

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-1950_1.jpg

The 1954-55 Scudetto team, Il Pompierone Nordhal and a pic from the biggest Milan away win ever, 8-0 in Genoa!:

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan1950_2.jpg

The 1956-57 Scudetto Team! with some familiar names such as Cesarone Maldini, Lorenzo Buffon, Schiaffino and of course, Il Barone Liedholm.

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-scudo-56-57.jpg

1957-58 Milan:
http://fit.supereva.it/odeonger/Milan_1957-58.jpg

The 1958-59 Scudo Roughly the same squad as the one of the 57 title, but with the addition of a certain Altafini.

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-scudo-59.jpg

One of the figures of the 1950's for Milan. Lorenzo Buffon. One of the all time greatest keepers to have played for us, vital in all 4 Scudetti won during that decade!

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/lorenzo-buffon.jpg

Another key figure of the 50's, Juan Alberto Peppino Schiaffino.
http://www.milanac.as.ro/istorie/schiaffino.gif

The 1960's, a Golden Boy for the Golden Years

In the 60's, also referred to as Gli Anni d'Oro (The Golden Years), Milan continued in the tradition which was established in the 1950's, that is of a victorious and triumphant team. This time around, those successes would also go onto spread to the International scene. The 1961-62 Scudetto team with some new additions such as a certain Giovanni Trappattoni and one who would become the symbol of Milan for the following 30 years, Gianni Rivera.

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-scudo-62.jpg

http://www.solocalcio.com/panini/gioco/Milan.jpg

The first big International win comes in the mythical Wembley Stadium against another myth of European and World football of the time, the Great Benfica of one of all time greats, Eusebio.
On this pic, the winning goal of José Altafini. First Italian team to win the European Cup! Cesarone Maldini is the captain of this first Mega Milan Team!

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-benfica-63.jpg

Cesarone and Il Paròn with the first European Cup won in Wembley in 1963.
http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gal.../jpg/image1.jpg

Some key figures of the Golden Years:

The first captain of that era, Cesarone Maldini.

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/cesarone-2.jpg

A very young duo that would go onto play a major role not only in Milan's history, but Italian football overall with their massive contributions!

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/cesarone-e-trap.jpg

Cup Winner's Cup 68 and Scudetto 69
http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/scudo68-ci67.jpg

The Genuis behing all the triumphs of the 60 and some of those in the 70's were mainly due to him and his outstanding work, unique charisma and indelibile impact he's left on Milanisti, Il Paron Nereo Rocco! Voted Milan Coach of the Century by the Milanisti!

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/paron.jpg http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/paron2.jpg

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. This is one of such pictures!
http://www.milanac.as.ro/istorie/rocco4.gif
The Golden Boy Gianni Rivera.
http://www.acmilanvn.com/anh/rivera2.gif

Bernabeu, May 1969. Second European Cup won 4-1 against Ajax with 3 goals from Pierino La Peste Pratti.

http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gal.../jpg/image2.jpg

Carlo Cudicini (goal keeper of Milan at the time) posing in the dressing rooms of the Bernabeu with Il Paron and the European Cup.

http://www.corriere.it/Hermes%20Fot...co--180x230.jpg

Gianni Rivera with the Champions Cup in the dressing rooms of the Bernabeu!
http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan4.jpg

First Intercontinental Cup. World Club Champion 1969 against Estudiantes (Argentina) 3-0 at San Siro and 1-2 in Buenes Aires.

http://acmilan.sporthk.net/0304/image5.jpg

Angelo Sormani scoring the first of Milan's 3 goals in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup, at the San Siro against Estudiantes.

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-estudiantes-69.jpg

The triumphant return of the 1969 World Club Champions at home!

http://acmilan.sporthk.net/0304/image8.jpg

A crucial member of the triumphs of the 60's, José Altafini

[/img]http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/j.altafini.jpg[/img]

Pierino Pratti, aka La Peste. He still has the record of most goals scored in a Champions Cup final (3 in 1969 against Ajax!)

http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/pierino-prati.jpg

The 1970's and beyond to be continued...

FORZA MAGICO MILAN!!!

Cheers.

lked · 25-07-2006, 08:23

none of pics is opening right

..
by the way i have to thank you for your good work in this theard !

SANT · 25-07-2006, 12:41

oh, man, you're right... just like 2 or 3 of those pics are still there... gee, let me see if I can find new links that work...

and thanks for the comment, sometimes we forget that many fans don't really look back that far into our team's history... after all, Milan wasn't born in the Sacchi days, or for some younger members, during the Ancelotti days

veronica · 25-07-2006, 15:50

I love this thread, I'm a fan for many years now and still I want to learn more about my favorite club.

lked · 25-07-2006, 16:59

you're right veronica ..

this theard is just wounderfull thanks to Sant and Vadim made some posts to

p.s Sant did u find any new links

SANT · 25-07-2006, 17:05

I will look for them... haven't had a chance today... sorry...

lked · 25-07-2006, 17:08

ok ok .. i'll wait
I started to dig too ( for Milans History ) to find any interesting story

Arildonardo · 08-08-2006, 11:52

Very interesting thread. Keep up the good work!

I've been a fan for almost 20 years and still willing to learn more of our glorious history (and future).

Forza Milan!

Vadim · 08-08-2006, 15:02

I have several pics that I have uploaded.

Scudetti

The First Scudetto!
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1...hampiondd2.jpg

Milan's 2nd Scudetto in 1906
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4...hampiongp1.jpg

Number Three, 1907!
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/2252/image3dl3.jpg

Number 4, 44 long years later in 1951.
http://img422.imageshack.us/img422/1...hampionrf2.jpg

The celebrations for the 5th Scudetto, in 1955
http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/3218/image5nr5.jpg

The 6th Scudetto, 1957
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5408/image6sj2.jpg

Celebrations for #7, in 1959. Nils Liedholm of the Gre-No-Li trio is seen above everyone.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/1143/image7df1.jpg

Milan's 8th Scudetto-winning squad in 1962, under the command of Il Paron Nereo Rocco.
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/9...hampionrb9.jpg

Milan's 9th Scudetto-winning squad in 1968
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2...hampionbn9.jpg

Celebrations for #10 in 1979
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3...hampionbw8.jpg

Celebrations for Scudetto Number 11, 1988
http://img346.imageshack.us/img346/8629/image12bd0.jpg

Capello's squad wins number 12 in '92. Some familiar faces, Carlo, San Paolo

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9240/image13yy2.jpg

Celebrate Lucky 13 in 1993!
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/4343/image14ml3.jpg

1994. Three in a row.
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7074/image14zi2.jpg

Franco Baresi with a flag celebrating Milan's 15th Scudetto in 1996
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5...hampiondu8.jpg

Scudetto 16 in '99.
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/4856/image17zy9.jpg

Celebrations of #17 on the pitch
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9...rouphugss2.jpg

Celebrations of the 17th Scudetto in the Plaza Duomo in 2004
http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1...omilan1rb3.jpg

If you have any input on any of the pics, or if you can identify some of the players (because I can't for the older ones) please share

A section on pics of legends is to come later

07-07-2006, 11:53	#32
SANT Moderator Join Date: 07 2005 Location: California, USA Fave Players: Capitan Maldini, Kaka', Nesta & Gli Invecibili	Correct, 44 years without a scudetto... hard to imagine... and during the fascist regime, Milan was forced to use a white jersey with a black line and a red line vertically across the chest (like the away jersey of... 96??) instead of the traditional red/black stripes... Why? Honestly I don't know... At the time, Inter was the "official" team of the regime... but they also had to change the name, and were called Ambrosiana Inter for a few years... __________________ Borriello: Forget Belen, forget your internal ghosts... go back to scoring!!!

07-07-2006, 13:07	#34
SANT Moderator Join Date: 07 2005 Location: California, USA Fave Players: Capitan Maldini, Kaka', Nesta & Gli Invecibili	the scudetti have always been that... just that there have been several changes in the league, most caused by political events like the WWII... __________________ Borriello: Forget Belen, forget your internal ghosts... go back to scoring!!!

18-07-2006, 07:47	#36
Stugots Registered User Join Date: 07 2006	This is a great thread, keep up the good work. I have been supporting Milan for over twenty years, and I love learning more interesting facts about them. Well done. __________________ Campioni del Mondo

24-07-2006, 21:49	#37
SANT Moderator Join Date: 07 2005 Location: California, USA Fave Players: Capitan Maldini, Kaka', Nesta & Gli Invecibili	I want to bring back to life this great post by one of our members, "San Siro" anyone interested in Milan's history... here you have it... I promise to add on the recent history soon (Berlusconi Era) 105 Anni di Historia. 105 Anni di Successi. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 105 years of History. 105 years of Successes and triumphs everywhere! Let us revive some of these moments in images, that I have scanned from my Forza Milan! mags. A big :thmbup: for Smoje for having uploaded them! I didn't scan the pics of the first part of the Century and now I realize I should have (note to self, to do that in the next few days! ). The first pics are from the 1950's first titles and triumphs. The founder of Milan, Sir Herbert Kiplin http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan2.jpg The very first picture ever of a Milan team! http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan1.jpg The 1950's, the ressurection: 3 Swedes, 4 Scudetti After a long lean period, the 1950's were a decade of plenty joys for the Milanisti due to Milan's numerous titles during that time. The Herores of the 1950 Scudetto led by the Legendary Gre-No-Li Trio! The Gre-No-Li Trio http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan3.jpg The 1950-51 Scudetto team. http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-1950_1.jpg The 1954-55 Scudetto team, Il Pompierone Nordhal and a pic from the biggest Milan away win ever, 8-0 in Genoa!: http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan1950_2.jpg The 1956-57 Scudetto Team! with some familiar names such as Cesarone Maldini, Lorenzo Buffon, Schiaffino and of course, Il Barone Liedholm. http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-scudo-56-57.jpg 1957-58 Milan: http://fit.supereva.it/odeonger/Milan_1957-58.jpg The 1958-59 Scudo Roughly the same squad as the one of the 57 title, but with the addition of a certain Altafini. http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-scudo-59.jpg One of the figures of the 1950's for Milan. Lorenzo Buffon. One of the all time greatest keepers to have played for us, vital in all 4 Scudetti won during that decade! http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/lorenzo-buffon.jpg Another key figure of the 50's, Juan Alberto Peppino Schiaffino. http://www.milanac.as.ro/istorie/schiaffino.gif The 1960's, a Golden Boy for the Golden Years In the 60's, also referred to as Gli Anni d'Oro (The Golden Years), Milan continued in the tradition which was established in the 1950's, that is of a victorious and triumphant team. This time around, those successes would also go onto spread to the International scene. The 1961-62 Scudetto team with some new additions such as a certain Giovanni Trappattoni and one who would become the symbol of Milan for the following 30 years, Gianni Rivera. http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-scudo-62.jpg http://www.solocalcio.com/panini/gioco/Milan.jpg The first big International win comes in the mythical Wembley Stadium against another myth of European and World football of the time, the Great Benfica of one of all time greats, Eusebio. On this pic, the winning goal of José Altafini. First Italian team to win the European Cup! Cesarone Maldini is the captain of this first Mega Milan Team! http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-benfica-63.jpg Cesarone and Il Paròn with the first European Cup won in Wembley in 1963. http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gal.../jpg/image1.jpg Some key figures of the Golden Years: The first captain of that era, Cesarone Maldini. http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/cesarone-2.jpg A very young duo that would go onto play a major role not only in Milan's history, but Italian football overall with their massive contributions! http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/cesarone-e-trap.jpg Cup Winner's Cup 68 and Scudetto 69 http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/scudo68-ci67.jpg The Genuis behing all the triumphs of the 60 and some of those in the 70's were mainly due to him and his outstanding work, unique charisma and indelibile impact he's left on Milanisti, Il Paron Nereo Rocco! Voted Milan Coach of the Century by the Milanisti! http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/paron.jpg http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/paron2.jpg They say a picture is worth a 1000 words. This is one of such pictures! http://www.milanac.as.ro/istorie/rocco4.gif The Golden Boy Gianni Rivera. http://www.acmilanvn.com/anh/rivera2.gif Bernabeu, May 1969. Second European Cup won 4-1 against Ajax with 3 goals from Pierino La Peste Pratti. http://www.corriere.it/speciali/gal.../jpg/image2.jpg Carlo Cudicini (goal keeper of Milan at the time) posing in the dressing rooms of the Bernabeu with Il Paron and the European Cup. http://www.corriere.it/Hermes%20Fot...co--180x230.jpg Gianni Rivera with the Champions Cup in the dressing rooms of the Bernabeu! http://historia-futbolu.w.interia.p...ne/acmilan4.jpg First Intercontinental Cup. World Club Champion 1969 against Estudiantes (Argentina) 3-0 at San Siro and 1-2 in Buenes Aires. http://acmilan.sporthk.net/0304/image5.jpg Angelo Sormani scoring the first of Milan's 3 goals in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup, at the San Siro against Estudiantes. http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/milan-estudiantes-69.jpg The triumphant return of the 1969 World Club Champions at home! http://acmilan.sporthk.net/0304/image8.jpg A crucial member of the triumphs of the 60's, José Altafini [/img]http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/j.altafini.jpg[/img] Pierino Pratti, aka La Peste. He still has the record of most goals scored in a Champions Cup final (3 in 1969 against Ajax!) http://smoje.spymac.net/milan/pierino-prati.jpg The 1970's and beyond to be continued... FORZA MAGICO MILAN!!! Cheers. __________________ Borriello: Forget Belen, forget your internal ghosts... go back to scoring!!!

25-07-2006, 12:41	#39
SANT Moderator Join Date: 07 2005 Location: California, USA Fave Players: Capitan Maldini, Kaka', Nesta & Gli Invecibili	oh, man, you're right... just like 2 or 3 of those pics are still there... gee, let me see if I can find new links that work... and thanks for the comment, sometimes we forget that many fans don't really look back that far into our team's history... after all, Milan wasn't born in the Sacchi days, or for some younger members, during the Ancelotti days __________________ Borriello: Forget Belen, forget your internal ghosts... go back to scoring!!!

07-07-2006, 12:22	#33
Vadim Moderator Join Date: 11 2005 Location: Chicago Fave Players: San Paolo	I have a question, not just regarding Milan but Serie A. As I found out, the Serie A as we know it was restructured by the FIGC in 1929. So was the Italian championship known as the Scudetto from 1929? Or were titles won before that year also called the Scudetto? I couldn't find this information.

25-07-2006, 08:23	#38
lked Registered User Join Date: 05 2006 Location: Prishtina/Kosova Fave Players: Paolo Maldini,Nesta,Kaka	none of pics is opening right .. by the way i have to thank you for your good work in this theard !

25-07-2006, 15:50	#40
veronica Registered User Join Date: 04 2004 Location: belgium Fave Players: paolo maldini, billy costacurta	I love this thread, I'm a fan for many years now and still I want to learn more about my favorite club. __________________ certi ricordi bastano a profumare un' anima per sempre

25-07-2006, 16:59	#41
lked Registered User Join Date: 05 2006 Location: Prishtina/Kosova Fave Players: Paolo Maldini,Nesta,Kaka	you're right veronica .. this theard is just wounderfull thanks to Sant and Vadim made some posts to p.s Sant did u find any new links

25-07-2006, 17:05	#42
SANT Moderator Join Date: 07 2005 Location: California, USA Fave Players: Capitan Maldini, Kaka', Nesta & Gli Invecibili	I will look for them... haven't had a chance today... sorry... __________________ Borriello: Forget Belen, forget your internal ghosts... go back to scoring!!!

25-07-2006, 17:08	#43
lked Registered User Join Date: 05 2006 Location: Prishtina/Kosova Fave Players: Paolo Maldini,Nesta,Kaka	ok ok .. i'll wait I started to dig too ( for Milans History ) to find any interesting story

08-08-2006, 11:52	#44
Arildonardo Registered User Join Date: 08 2001 Location: Kristiansand, Norway Fave Players: Maldini, Pirlo, Gattuso, Pato!	Very interesting thread. Keep up the good work! I've been a fan for almost 20 years and still willing to learn more of our glorious history (and future). Forza Milan!

08-08-2006, 15:02	#45
Vadim Moderator Join Date: 11 2005 Location: Chicago Fave Players: San Paolo	I have several pics that I have uploaded. Scudetti The First Scudetto! http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1...hampiondd2.jpg Milan's 2nd Scudetto in 1906 http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4...hampiongp1.jpg Number Three, 1907! http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/2252/image3dl3.jpg Number 4, 44 long years later in 1951. http://img422.imageshack.us/img422/1...hampionrf2.jpg The celebrations for the 5th Scudetto, in 1955 http://img313.imageshack.us/img313/3218/image5nr5.jpg The 6th Scudetto, 1957 http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5408/image6sj2.jpg Celebrations for #7, in 1959. Nils Liedholm of the Gre-No-Li trio is seen above everyone. http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/1143/image7df1.jpg Milan's 8th Scudetto-winning squad in 1962, under the command of Il Paron Nereo Rocco. http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/9...hampionrb9.jpg Milan's 9th Scudetto-winning squad in 1968 http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/2...hampionbn9.jpg Celebrations for #10 in 1979 http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3...hampionbw8.jpg Celebrations for Scudetto Number 11, 1988 http://img346.imageshack.us/img346/8629/image12bd0.jpg Capello's squad wins number 12 in '92. Some familiar faces, Carlo, San Paolo http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/9240/image13yy2.jpg Celebrate Lucky 13 in 1993! http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/4343/image14ml3.jpg 1994. Three in a row. http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7074/image14zi2.jpg Franco Baresi with a flag celebrating Milan's 15th Scudetto in 1996 http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5...hampiondu8.jpg Scudetto 16 in '99. http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/4856/image17zy9.jpg Celebrations of #17 on the pitch http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/9...rouphugss2.jpg Celebrations of the 17th Scudetto in the Plaza Duomo in 2004 http://img450.imageshack.us/img450/1...omilan1rb3.jpg If you have any input on any of the pics, or if you can identify some of the players (because I can't for the older ones) please share A section on pics of legends is to come later

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