1979–80 VfL Bochum season

The 1979–80 VfL Bochum season was the 42nd season in club history.

Review and events
On 26 January 1980 21-year-old midfielder Lutz Gerresheim was involved in a car accident and fell into a coma. Gerresheim died on 10 March 1980.

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