The history of Arminia Bielefeld

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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1905–1933

Foundation, predecessors and responsibility

  1. The first western title is awarded off the pitch

    TG Arminia was awarded the West German championship following a revised match ruling against Kölner BC.

    The title belongs to the combined predecessor club, before Arminia was reconstituted in November. The scheduled replay was never played.

    Location: Bielefeld

  2. Western champions after a dramatic comeback

    BFC Arminia Bielefeld
    4:3a.e.t.
    TuRU Düsseldorf
    West German championship
    Location: Essen Stadium: Uhlenkrug Neutral venue

    Arminia overturned a 1–3 deficit to beat TuRU Düsseldorf 4–3 after extra time in the decisive final.

    Willi Pohl scored the winner at Essen’s Uhlenkrug. A prematurely dispatched carrier pigeon announcing a Düsseldorf victory became part of the final’s folklore.