The Taça Brasil is considered the predecessor of the Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa. The winners of this tournament were considered champions of Brazil.
Evolution of the Brazilian 1st Division
Winners (Taça Brasil)
Evolution of the Brazilian 1st Division
- Taça Brasil [1959–1968]
- Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa [1967–1970]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A [1971–]
Winners (Taça Brasil)
- 1959 – Bahia
- 1960 – Palmeiras
- 1961 – Santos
- 1962 – Santos
- 1963 – Santos
- 1964 – Santos
- 1965 – Santos
- 1966 – Cruzeiro
- 1967 – Palmeiras
- 1968 – Botafogo