That merger actually shrouds a far more complex heritage that includes 18 individual predecessors dating back to 1907 on VfB's side and another 5 clubs going back to 1920 on SG's.
That merger conceals a more intricate lineage that encompasses 18 distinct predecessors originating from 1907 on VfB's side and another 5 clubs tracing back to 1920 on SG's.