History
The club was founded in 1948, from the merger of Phoenix Baia Mare (founded in 1932) and Minaur Baia Mare (founded in 1927).
The club's nickname is Minerul (The Miner), due to the mining industry, which developed in Baia Mare and the rest of Maramureş during the last century. Minerul is also an old name of the team, the one that is the most loved by the supporters.
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