Józef Kucharski (16 April 1910 – 29 October 1944) was a Polish professional footballer who played as a defender in Liga Piłki Nożnej for Pogoń Lwów.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 April 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Żurawica, Austria-Hungary | ||
| Date of death | 29 October 1944 (aged 34) | ||
| Place of death | Gilze en Rijen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1928–1934 | Pogoń Lwów | 25 | (1) |
| 1935–1939 | Lechia Lwów | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Personal life edit
Kucharski served in the Invasion of Poland during the Second World War.[2][3] He later fled the country and joined the Polish Armed Forces in the West, serving in the 1st Armoured Division.[2] On 29 October 1944, he died of wounds sustained in combat in the Netherlands.[1] He was awarded the Cross of Valour for his service.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Józef Kucharski". 90 Minut. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ a b c List of fallen and deceased soldiers of the Polish Armed Forces abroad in the years 1939-1946. Historical Institute of General Sikorski. 1952. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ Gowarzewski, Andrzej; Dobrowolny, Zbigniew (1997). Lwów i Wilno w ekstraklasie: dzieje polskiego futbolu kresowego = The history of Polish football: in prewar eastern regions of Poland. Katowice: "GiA". p. 171. ISBN 83-905424-1-2.
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