The club is named after the traditional Chilean club Colo-Colo, however the club's colors and home kit were chosen after the successful Argentine club Boca Juniors. In 1948, the club's director, José Haroldo de Castro traveled to Argentina, and bought a Boca Juniors strip.
The club was named after the Chilean club Colo-Colo, but its colors and home kit were inspired by the Argentine club Boca Juniors. In 1948, the club's director, José Haroldo de Castro, traveled to Argentina and bought a Boca Juniors jersey.