Władysław Kawula
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Władysław Kazimierz Kawula | ||
| Date of birth | September 27, 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Kraków, Poland | ||
| Date of death | February 1, 2008 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Kraków, Poland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1⁄2 in (1.84 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 19??–1950 | Prądniczanka Kraków | ? | (?) |
| 1951–1971 | Wisła Kraków | 329 | (26) |
| 1971–1973 | White Eagles Chicago | ? | (?) |
| 1973–1974 | Victoria Jaworzno | ? | (?) |
| 1974–1977 | Kalwarianka Kalwaria | ? | (?) |
| – | Total | 329 | (26 ) |
| National team | |||
| 1960–1962 | Poland | 5 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Władysław Kazimierz Kawula (September 27, 1937 – February 1, 2008) was a Polish footballer. Kawula played for Prądniczanka Kraków, Wisła Kraków, White Eagles Chicago, Victoria Jaworzno and Kalwarianka Kalwaria over the course of his career. He died February 1, 2008 aged 70.[1]
Career
Kawula joined Wisła Kraków in 1951, at the young age of 20 years and went on to score 26 goals in 329 appearances, which is still a club record to date.
During his time as a White Star player, Kawula was part of the 1967 Polish Cup winning team. He also captained the team on many occasions.
Kawula left Wisła Kraków to join White Eagles Chicago in 1971. He returned to Poland two years later and played in the lower leagues for Victoria Jaworzno and Kalwarianka Kalwaria.
On September 28, 1960, Kawula played his first game for Poland in a game against France. He went on to make another four appearances for his country.
Honours
With Wisła Kraków (1951–1971)
- Orange Ekstraklasa - Runners Up: 1951, 1966
- Polish Cup Winner: 1967
- Polish Cup Runners Up: 1951, 1954
References
- ↑ "Zmarł Władysław Kawula" (in Polish). Sport.pl. 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2008-02-01.