O Corinthians de 1977 foi campeão paulista ao vencer a Ponte Preta por 1 a 0, gol de Basílio, em 13 de outubro, encerrando um jejum de 22 anos, 8 meses e 7 dias.
Corinthians 1977
Corinthians in 1977, coached by Oswaldo Brandão, won the Campeonato Paulista and ended a drought of almost 23 years without state titles. The final against Ponte Preta was won 1-0, with a goal by Basílio.
History
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, founded in 1910, arrived at 1977 carrying the pressure of a long wait: their last state title had been in 1954, in the year of São Paulo's IV Centennial. The drought, lasting more than 22 years, was one of the most discussed topics in Brazilian football. The team was led by Oswaldo Brandão, an experienced coach and already a state champion with the club in 1954, and featured players like Zé Maria, Wladimir and Basílio. The campaign was built in a fiercely contested championship and culminated in the final against Ponte Preta. On October 13, 1977, at Morumbi, Corinthians defeated Ponte Preta 1-0, with Basílio's goal in the 86th minute of the second half. The result ended the wait of 22 years, 8 months and 7 days, and sparked a huge celebration among the fans. The 1977 title is remembered as an emotional milestone in Corinthian history. The conquest helped solidify the club's image as the one with the largest fan base in the state of São Paulo and became a reference for future generations.