Henryk Kokot Explained

Henryk Kokot
Fullname:Henryk Kokot
Birth Date:27 October 1926
Birth Place:Chorzów, Poland
Death Place:Gdańsk, Poland
Height:176cm
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:AKS Chorzów
Clubs1:Lechia Gdańsk
Years1:1946–1952
Caps1:65
Goals1:16

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henryk Kokot. lechia.gda.pl.
  2. Web site: Debiut w ekstraklasie. Cracovia – Lechia (20.03.1949). lechiahistoria.pl.
  3. Web site: Henryk Kokot stats. lechia.net.
  4. Web site: Poland - Denmark 1:2. worldfootball.net.
  5. Web site: Zapomniane gwiazdy Lechii Gdańsk ze stadionu przy ulicy Traugutta. gol24.pl.