 In 1950, they qualified for the new second division 2nd Oberliga Süd and played two seasons there, returning for a third season in 1953.Until 1980, "Wacker" was for the most part a third division side, then Germany's highest amateur level, making single season appearances in the Regionalliga Süd (II) in 1964–65, 1970–71 and 1972–73.They qualified for Regionalliga play again in 1975, but declined the promotion for financial reasons.