The history of Eintracht Frankfurt
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
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1899–1946
Roots, progress and persecution
The old Riederwald is destroyed
Air raids destroy the club’s ground on Ratsweg in October.
The football team subsequently have to use other grounds.