Ludwig Blank becomes 75: Zwickaus Schottent death celebrates legendary birthday!

Ludwig Blank becomes 75: Zwickaus Schottent death celebrates legendary birthday!

A footballer who wrote history! Ludwig Blank, the legendary "Schottent death", celebrates its 75th birthday on Wednesday! The Zwickau Star, who was on the pitch for Sachsenring Zwickau in the 1970s, will stay in the hearts of fans forever. With 136 missions in the Oberliga, he secured a place in the annals of German football.

His heroic appearances against Celtic Glasgow are particularly unforgettable. In a gripping duel, Blank scored the decisive 1-1 in Glasgow shortly before the end and brought his team in the lead with a goal in the second leg. This 1-0 kept in the semi -finals of the European Cup winner's semi -finals until the final whistle and catapulted Sachsenring Zwickau! From that moment on, Ludwig Blank was celebrated as a "Schottent death" - a name that stands for his impressive performance.

a life for football

Blank, who was born in Zwickau, not only shone on the square, but also conquered the hearts of the fans. His style of play, paired with unshakable efforts, made him a role model for many young players. The 75th birthday is not only a personal milestone, but also a tribute to an era in which football in Zwickau was alive and aroused great emotions. "Luggi" Blank, the "Schottent death", remains a living legend!