Founded in 1908, Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza is one of the most prestigious and respected clubs in western Argentina. Its historical importance reached its peak in the 1970s and 80s, when it captivated the nation in the old National Tournaments with a style of play known as "the Mendoza touch." VΓctor Antonio Legrotaglie, considered by many to be the best player in the history of Argentine football, emerged from its ranks. Watching Gimnasia play in Buenos Aires is to connect with the elegance of yesteryear; a club that prides itself on its skillful ball control and a black and white identity that is a cultural treasure of Mendoza.