the 1950s began well for djurgården. while the team couldn't beat hammarby in the league, the swedish championship was a different matter. after winning on walk over against forshaga if, the team advanced to the semifinals to meet hammarby. the dominants of the 1930s and the 1940s were beaten 3–1 after one goal each by twins hans and stig andersson, and one goal by karl-erik andersson. djurgården's final opponent mora ik proved to be an easy task. gösta "lill-lulle" johansson scored three goals and in the end, mora was beaten 7–2. this was the first swedish championship for the club in 24 years.