History Of Grasshopper Club Zürich
Grasshopper Club Zürich, commonly referred to as GC, GCZ, or Grasshoppers, is a professional sports club based in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded on September 1, 1886, it is the second oldest active football club in Zurich after FC St. Gallen, based in Gallen. With 27 Swiss Super League and 19 Swiss Cup titles, Grasshoppers remains the most successful club in the country. Grasshoppers host their domestic matches at Letzigrund, Stadion Letzigrund since the 2007/2008 season. Early History Foundation and first championship wins Grasshopper was founded on 1 September 1886 by Tom E. Griffith, an English student. The first Swiss Super League, Swiss championships (then called "Serie A") were held in Swiss Football League 1897–98, 1897–98 and were won by Grasshopper, as was the first championship played using a league system in 1899–1900 in Swiss football, 1899–1900. New Era: Incorporation With title wins in 2000–01 and 2002–03, the first decade of the 21st century started ...
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