 Football did not become prominent within the sports club until the late 70s, and through the 80s the team played lower tier amateur ball.In 1988, "Bonlanden" won promotion to the Verbandsliga Württemberg (V) for a two-year stint.They were again promoted in 1994 and celebrated their centenary by winning their way to the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg (IV) the following season.