The history of 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

The key milestones at a glance.

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1946–1962

The Walter era

  1. First German championship final

    1. FC Nürnberg
    2:1
    1. FC Kaiserslautern
    German championship
    Location: Köln Stadium: Müngersdorfer Stadion Neutral venue

    The team led by Fritz Walter reaches its first German championship final.

  2. First German championship

    1. FC Kaiserslautern
    2:1
    Preußen Münster
    German championship
    Location: Berlin Stadium: Olympiastadion Berlin Neutral venue

    Kaiserslautern beat Preußen Münster 2-1 in the Berlin final.

  3. Second German championship

    1. FC Kaiserslautern
    4:1
    VfB Stuttgart
    German championship
    Location: Berlin Stadium: Olympiastadion Berlin Neutral venue

    A 4-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in Berlin brings Kaiserslautern a second championship.