The history of 1. FC Kaiserslautern

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

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1946–1962

The Walter era

  1. 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.

    Two goals from Ottmar Walter overturn the deficit and secure the first German championship for Richard Schneider’s side.

  2. 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.

    The team led by Fritz Walter confirms its prominent place in German post-war football.