The history of Borussia Dortmund
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
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1970–1979
Relegation from the Bundesliga
A 0–2 loss away to VfB Stuttgart confirms Borussia's first Bundesliga relegation.
BVB finish the 1971/72 season 17th out of 18, their worst Bundesliga placing to date, and spend the next four years in the second division.
