Ryszard Piec
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Ryszard Leon Piec - Polish
soccer player, born Richard Leon Pietz on August 17, 1913 in Schwientochlowitz (Świętochłowice), Germany,died on January 24, 1979 in his hometown.
Piec spent whole life in his native town of Lipiny, which now today is a district of Świętochłowice, in Upper Silesia
. He played for Naprzód Lipiny
, a team which, in spite of several attempts, never managed to qualify to the Polish Soccer League. In 1935-39 he represented Poland in 24 matches, scoring 5 goals. His debiut took place in 1935 against Yugoslavia
.
He participated in 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin
, where Poland was placed on the 4th position, after losing 2:3 against Norway
. During the Olympics, he played in three games - a qualifier versus Hungary
(3:0), a quarterfinal versus Great Britain
(5:4, he scored a goal) and a semifinal versus Austria
(1:3). He also took part in a legendary 1938 World Cup Soccer match Poland - Brazil 5:6 (June 5, 1938, Strasbourg
, France
).
During the Second World War German occupiers allowed Upper Silesians to participate in sports tournaments. Piec's club, Naprzód Lipiny, was forced to change its name to Turn und Sport (TUS) Lipine. Ryszard (then known as Richard Pietz), together with his brother Wilhelm Piec
, was a key player in this team.
In the 1941-42 season of Germany Cup (DFB-Pokal)
, TUS Lipine with Piec brothers was a sensation. In round 3 the Silesians beat Adler Deblin 4:1, then in round 4, TUS Lipine beat Blau-Weiss 90 Berlin 4:1. In the semifinals however, professionals from TSV 1860 Munich proved to be too strong, beating TUS 6:0.
After the war Piec continued his career in Naprzód Lipiny, playing until 1951. Since then he was a coach.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
soccer player, born Richard Leon Pietz on August 17, 1913 in Schwientochlowitz (Świętochłowice), Germany,died on January 24, 1979 in his hometown.
Piec spent whole life in his native town of Lipiny, which now today is a district of Świętochłowice, in Upper Silesia
Upper Silesia
Upper Silesia is the southeastern part of the historical and geographical region of Silesia. Since the 9th century, Upper Silesia has been part of Greater Moravia, the Duchy of Bohemia, the Piast Kingdom of Poland, again of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown and the Holy Roman Empire, as well as of...
. He played for Naprzód Lipiny
Naprzód Lipiny
GKS Naprzód Świętochłowice Lipiny - a sports club from Swietochlowice’s district of Lipiny , founded in 1920 by Alfons Maniura, who became Naprzód first chairman. Throughout the years, the club for many times changed name. In 1920-1939 and then in 1945-1965 it was Naprzód Lipiny, in 1939-1945 -...
, a team which, in spite of several attempts, never managed to qualify to the Polish Soccer League. In 1935-39 he represented Poland in 24 matches, scoring 5 goals. His debiut took place in 1935 against Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
.
He participated in 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, where Poland was placed on the 4th position, after losing 2:3 against Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. During the Olympics, he played in three games - a qualifier versus Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
(3:0), a quarterfinal versus Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
(5:4, he scored a goal) and a semifinal versus Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
(1:3). He also took part in a legendary 1938 World Cup Soccer match Poland - Brazil 5:6 (June 5, 1938, Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
).
During the Second World War German occupiers allowed Upper Silesians to participate in sports tournaments. Piec's club, Naprzód Lipiny, was forced to change its name to Turn und Sport (TUS) Lipine. Ryszard (then known as Richard Pietz), together with his brother Wilhelm Piec
Wilhelm Piec
Wilhelm Piec - Polish soccer forward player.Wilhelm was one of best players of interwar Poland...
, was a key player in this team.
In the 1941-42 season of Germany Cup (DFB-Pokal)
DFB-Pokal
The DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
, TUS Lipine with Piec brothers was a sensation. In round 3 the Silesians beat Adler Deblin 4:1, then in round 4, TUS Lipine beat Blau-Weiss 90 Berlin 4:1. In the semifinals however, professionals from TSV 1860 Munich proved to be too strong, beating TUS 6:0.
After the war Piec continued his career in Naprzód Lipiny, playing until 1951. Since then he was a coach.
See also
- Polish Roster in World Cup Soccer France 1938