About Ryszard Szymczak
Lived 1944 – 1996 (aged 51). Ryszard Szymczak was a Polish association football player.
Ryszard Władysław Szymczak (14 December 1944 – 7 December 1996) was a Polish professional footballer who played as a striker.
On the national level, he played for Poland national team (two matches) and was a participant at the 1972 Summer Olympics, where his team won the gold medal.
Honours Poland Olympic gold medal: 1972
Individual Ekstraklasa top scorer: 1971–72
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Who was Ryszard Szymczak?
Polish footballer (1944-1996)
When was Ryszard Szymczak born?
Ryszard Szymczak was born on 14 December 1944 in Pruszków.
When did Ryszard Szymczak die?
Ryszard Szymczak died on 7 December 1996 in Warsaw.
What was Ryszard Szymczak's occupation?
Ryszard Szymczak was an association football player.
What nationality was Ryszard Szymczak?
Ryszard Szymczak was Polish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ryszard Szymczak. https://biography.guide/ryszard-szymczak/
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