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.
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]
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]