The club was formed in 1905 by brothers Emil and Rudolf Fonfara as "Preussen Kattowitz" and enjoyed immediate success winning Upper Silesian championships in 1907,1908,1909, and 1913.
The club was formed in 1905 by brothers Emil and Rudolf Fonfara as "Preussen Kattowitz" out of failed predecessor side "SV Frischauf Kattowitz". The new club enjoyed immediate success winning Upper Silesian championships in 1907,1908,1909, and 1913.