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Eugeniusz Lerch

1939 – 2024

Polish association football player

Association football player
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About Eugeniusz Lerch

Lived 1939 – 2024 (aged 84). Eugeniusz Lerch was a Polish association football player.

Eugeniusz Lerch (15 February 1939 – 20 January 2024) was a Polish football forward best known for his time at his hometown club Ruch Chorzów. After retirement, he went on to coaching.

Lerch featured in 294 matches in the Poland's highest league. He scored 106 goals during his career, representing both Ruch Chorzów and ROW Rybnik. Notably, Lerch won the Polish Championship with Ruch in 1960. He spent the last years of his career in Australia before retiring in 1976.

Lerch cited Gerard Cieślik as his inspiration, first having seen Cieślik play at the Silesian Stadium when Lerch was aged 9, and Ruch hosted Garbarnia in a league match.

Lerch died on 20 January 2024, at the age of 84.

Honours Ruch Chorzów Ekstraklasa: 1960

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Important facts

Born
15 February 1939, Chorzów
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 January 2024
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Poland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugeniusz Lerch?

Polish association football player

When was Eugeniusz Lerch born?

Eugeniusz Lerch was born on 15 February 1939 in Chorzów.

When did Eugeniusz Lerch die?

Eugeniusz Lerch died on 20 January 2024.

What was Eugeniusz Lerch's occupation?

Eugeniusz Lerch was an association football player.

What nationality was Eugeniusz Lerch?

Eugeniusz Lerch was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugeniusz Lerch

· Wikidata: Q9255971

· DBpedia: Eugeniusz Lerch

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