In the same year of his marriage (1923), Dirk van Leeuwen and his partner in the bicycle business made available a little round mirror for their customers that showed the Vitesse team as champion of the second division east, with the returned international player (Dr) Just Göbel back in the goal.
A loyal band of fanatical supporters followed the team in their away matches, made promotion to the first division a fact. But only after an exciting promotion game at home against Rigtersbleek where a last minute goal made it happen. The victorious team were driven in an open coach to Musis Sacrum in the centre of Arnhem, where they were treated ‘exquisite delicacies’.