The Gimnastic It is one of the oldest clubs of football. In fact, It is the oldest sports organization in uninterrupted existence in Spain, While it is true that the football section was not founded until 1914. That section failed his first promotion to the First Division until 1947.
that season 1946-1947 It was historic for the whole grana who finished second behind the CD Alcoyano achieving both direct promotion to the top flight of Spanish football. One of the greatest architects was striker Francisco Peralta who he finished as top scorer category 24 targets.
But that team was not satisfied and made a brilliant campaign 1947-1948 and in First Division. The set Catalan finished seventh in the table ahead, without going further, of the Real Madrid, that year was about to descend to Second Division. Precisely one of the most memorable games in the history of the Gimnastic which it was disputed 11 of January of 1948 It merengue at the stadium where the Catalans won a great victory 1-3, becoming the first team to achieve victory in white feud on his first visit.
further, the Nástic He achieved more victories in history as the 5-0 against him Sporting Gijon one he 7-1 against him Athletic Club de Bilbao. curiously, their only away win was in the field of the Real Madrid.
Francisco Peralta It was again the leading scorer of the team with nothing more and nothing less than 20 goals surpassed only by Pahiño, player Celta Vigo, which won the Pichichi trophy that season scoring 21 many. Catalan striker remains the top scorer in the Primera Division Gimnastic Today.
