FC Schalke 04 take the belt

FC Schalke 04 beat Hamburger SV 2–0 at home to start reign 31 of the Bundesliga belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Hamburger SV had held it since October 15, 1966, with 2 defenses over 21 days.

FC Schalke 04 held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Borussia Dortmund on November 12, 1966.