Józef Nawrot
Polish footballer (1906–1982)
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Józef Nawrot (24 September 1906 – 24 September 1982) was a Polish footballer who played as a striker. He was one of the top scorers in the Polish top division with over 100 goals. During his career, he played for WKS 1 PP Leg Wilno, Cracovia, Legia Warsaw and Polonia Warsaw. He appeared 19 times for his country, scoring 16 goals.[2]
Full name
Józef Nawrot
Date of birth
24 September 1906
Date of death
24 September 1982 (aged 76)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Józef Nawrot | ||
| Date of birth | 24 September 1906 | ||
| Place of birth | Kraków, Poland | ||
| Date of death | 24 September 1982 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Southsea, England | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wawel Kraków | |||
| 1922–1925 | Cracovia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1925 | WKS 1 PP Leg Wilno | ||
| 1926–1927 | Cracovia | ||
| 1927–1936 | Legia Warsaw | 175 | (107) |
| 1937–1939 | Polonia Warsaw | 15 | (8) |
| International career | |||
| 1928–1935 | Poland | 19 | (16) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
During World War II, he was imprisoned in Siberia, before breaking out to join Anders' Army.[3]
