Other German clubs and retro shirts
Our Other clubs Bundesliga page brings together shirts from German clubs beyond the giants, including the retro shirt of TSV 1860 Munich from the early 1980s, and highlights the history of the historic clubs that have enriched German football.
The other side of German football.
Historic clubs
The Bundesliga, set up in 1963, includes many historic clubs beyond Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. VfB Stuttgart, Werder Bremen, Hamburg SV, Schalke 04, FC Cologne and FC Kaiserslautern have all been German champions and have left their mark on the league's history. Their stadiums, often packed, demonstrate one of the most vibrant fan cultures in Europe, with standing sections and affordable tickets.
The top clubs
The Bundesliga also features:
- Bayern Munich.
- Borussia Dortmund.
- RB Leipzig.
- Bayer Leverkusen.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Wolfsburg.
All clubs are gathered on the Bundesliga page.
TSV 1860 Munich
The TSV 1860 Munich, the other club from the Bavarian capital, gets its name from the year it was founded. A founding member of the Bundesliga, it was German champion in 1966, at a time when it competed with Bayern for dominance in Munich, and reached the Cup Winners' Cup final in 1965 at Wembley. Known as the Lions, their players wear sky blue and white, the colours of Bavaria.
The retro shirt
The retro shirt of TSV 1860 Munich from the 1980-1981 season features the design and details of that time, with its sky blue and lion on the chest. It delights loyal supporters of a club with a tumultuous history, known for their passionate stands, as well as vintage shirt collectors. You should stick to your usual size, and wash the retro shirt inside out, at thirty degrees, before drying it flat, away from the sun.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in the good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a consistent order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year festivities, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and the back-to-school period.
Frequently asked questions
What is the record of TSV 1860 Munich?
As a founding member of the Bundesliga in 1963, the club was German champion in 1966 and a finalist in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1965, losing to West Ham. It also won two DFB-Pokals.
What does the name TSV 1860 Munich mean?
TSV stands for Turn- und Sportverein, which means gymnastics and sports club, and the number refers to the year the club was founded, initially a gymnastics club. The football section came later.
Which historic German clubs have been champions besides Bayern?
VfB Stuttgart, Werder Bremen, Hamburg SV, Schalke, FC Cologne and FC Kaiserslautern have all been champions of Germany. Hamburg SV even won the European Cup in 1983.
Why are German stadiums so often full?
German clubs are mostly owned by their members, following the so-called fifty-one rule, and maintain standing areas and affordable seats. This popular culture fills the stadiums every weekend.
How does a retro German football shirt fit?
Reissues often reflect the looser cut of shirts from the past. If you prefer a tighter fit, go for your usual size, or even a size down, while checking the sizing guide for the model.
