Throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s, Pfullendorf competed as a fourth or fifth division side until breaking through to the Amateurliga Südbaden (III) in 1976 on the strength of a championship in the 2nd Amateurliga Südbaden-Süd (IV).
Pfullendorf's journey through the football leagues during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s is described as a progression from lower divisions to achieving promotion to the Amateurliga Südbaden (III) in 1976 after winning their championship in the 2nd Amateurliga Südbaden-Süd (IV).