Władysław Kowalski (17 April 1897 – 21 September 1939) was a Polish footballer who played as a forward for Wisła Kraków and WKS Warsaw.[1] He made four appearances for the Poland national team from 1923 to 1924.[2] A Polish Army officer, serving as an adjutant, Kowalski was taken prisoner during the Soviet invasion of Poland, when trying to flee to Hungary, and was executed by Soviet soldiers.[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 April 1897 | ||
| Place of birth | Zwierzyniec, Kraków, Poland | ||
| Date of death | 21 September 1939 (aged 42) | ||
| Place of death | Wołczatycze, Poland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Wisła Kraków | |||
| WKS Warsaw | |||
| Wisła Kraków | |||
| International career | |||
| 1923–1924 | Poland | 4 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
External links
- Władysław Kowalski at 90minut.pl (in Polish)