The history of Borussia Dortmund

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

The key milestones at a glance.

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1950–1959

  1. First German championship

    Borussia Dortmund
    4:2
    Karlsruher SC
    German championship
    Location: Berlin Stadium: Olympiastadion Berlin Neutral venue

    Borussia beat Karlsruher SC 4–2 to win their first German championship.

  2. German title retained

    Borussia Dortmund
    4:1
    Hamburger SV
    German championship
    Location: Hannover Stadium: Niedersachsenstadion Neutral venue

    Borussia beat Hamburger SV 4–1 and retain the German championship.

1960–1969

  1. Third German championship

    Borussia Dortmund
    3:1
    1. FC Köln
    German championship
    Location: Stuttgart Stadium: Neckarstadion Neutral venue

    A 3–1 win over 1. FC Köln makes Borussia the last German champion before the Bundesliga begins.