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75 years of SV 1950 Chemnitz: love of football across generations!
Chemnitz is celebrating 75 years of football with a new local chronicle that documents the passion and history of SV 1950.
75 years of SV 1950 Chemnitz: love of football across generations!
A very special occasion is celebrated in Chemnitz: The75th birthday of footballin this city is just around the corner. A highlight of the celebrations is the new publication of the local chronicle of SV 1950 Chemnitz, which was compiled by Eckhard Hein, a long-time club member. The chronicle is the result of almost five decades of work, as his brother Manfred Hein also collected material since 1969, which he took over from his father-in-law Sigismund Sobies. This is a comprehensive collection of photos, newspaper reports and game statistics that documents the club's impressive history, as sv1950chemnitz.de reports.
The SV 1950 Chemnitz was originally founded as Traktor Chemnitz in 1950. At that time, Heinz Berndt was one of the driving forces, and the club took part in games with a men's team as early as 1960. A legendary game that many will remember took place against Neukalen in 1971 and ended with an incredible 11 to 9. A total of 20 goals were scored, which is not an everyday occurrence in football. The club chairman Torsten Blauch describes the chronicle as a “document of contemporary history”. The project received financial support thanks to the MV Volunteer Foundation and the Steffen printing company from Friedland.
Football in the GDR: A look into the past
Football in the GDR had a very specific history, which was shaped by political changes and social development. After the Second World War, most civic associations were dissolved to prevent a revival of soldierly virtues. These clubs were replaced by company sports communities supported by various companies, as Wikipedia summarizes. The founding of the German Football Association (DFV) in 1958 represented another important step, even if it was heavily influenced by politics. The Oberliga, which was the top division, was initially severely affected by organizational problems, but was able to stabilize from 1954 onwards.
SV 1950 Chemnitz was and is part of this rich football history. Manfred Hein, who was a striker from 1963 to 1983 and is one of the club's best goalscorers, not only experienced the club's development first hand, but also actively helped shape it. His brother Eckhard was also a key player as a defender and is now proud that his 17-year-old grandson is now one of the team's best players. This shows how strongly the love of football is anchored in this family.
Eternal commitment to the club
Both brothers have been loyal to the club, which today has around 150 members and continues to play an active role in Chemnitz football, since childhood. After their active careers, they were active in the club for a long time, especially in theold men's team, and today they can be found regularly on the sidelines. The club's history is linked to emotions and memories that testify to the fundamental love of football.
The celebrations for the anniversary of SV 1950 Chemnitz are not just a look back, but also a celebratory reinforcement of the community and the tradition that goes back to 1950. We can only hope that the next 75 years can be as exciting and successful as the past ones!