Peter Ducke honored with namesake star for 85th birthday

Former world-class footballer Peter Ducke is being honored with his own star in the constellation Libra to celebrate his 85th birthday. The star, which is registered with the European Institute of Star Naming, was presented to him by Elf5 Jena GmbH, the joint marketing team for FC Carl Zeiss Jena and the basketball team Science City Jena.

Ducke, a legendary striker for FC Carl Zeiss Jena, enjoyed a prolific career, scoring 207 goals in 466 competitive matches. His achievements include winning three championships and three cups. He also earned an Olympic bronze medal with the national team in 1972.