Polish footballer
Henryk Kokot|
Full name |
Henryk Kokot |
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Date of birth |
(1926-10-27)27 October 1926 |
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Place of birth |
Chorzów, Poland |
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Date of death |
22 May 1997(1997-05-22) (aged 70) |
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Place of death |
Gdańsk, Poland |
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Height |
1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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Position(s) |
Midfielder |
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AKS Chorzów |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1946–1952 |
Lechia Gdańsk |
65 |
(16) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Henryk Kokot (27 October 1926 – 22 May 1997) was a Polish footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Kokot is known to have started playing football in his youth for AKS Chorzów.[1] In 1946 Kokot joined Lechia Gdańsk, where he played until 1952. During this period he was in the starting eleven which made Lechia's first ever appearance in Poland's top division, a 5–1 defeat to Cracovia.[2] In total he played 86 games and scored 20 goals for Lechia.[3]
Personal life
His brother was Alfred Kokot, a footballer who played for the Poland national team.[4]
Kokot is commemorated by a star at the MOSiR Stadium in Gdańsk. The "Avenue of Stars" commemorates the efforts and success of former players and coaches.[5]
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