1940 German football championship
The 1940 German football championship, the 33rd edition of the competition, was won by Schalke 04, the club's fifth German championship, by defeating Dresdner SC 1–0 in the final. Wikipedia
Dates: May 12, 1940 – Jun 21, 1940
Champions: Schalke 04; 5th German title
Matches played: 55
Teams: 18
Top goal scorer(s): Franz Binder (14 goals)