Władysław Kawula

Władysław Kazimierz Kawula (27 September 1937 – 1 February 2008) was a Polish footballer who played as a defender. Kawula played for Prądniczanka Kraków, Wisła Kraków, White Eagles Chicago, Victoria Jaworzno and Kalwarianka Kalwaria Zebrzydowska over the course of his career. He died on 1 February 2008 at 4:12 PM (15:12 GMT), aged 70. The Prądniczanka stadium is named in his honour.

Career Kawula joined Wisła Kraków in 1951, at the age of 20 years and went on to score 26 goals in 329 top division appearances, which is still a club record to date.

During his time as a Wisła player, Kawula was part of the 1967 Polish Cup winning team. He also captained the team on many occasions.

Kawula left Wisła to join White Eagles Chicago in 1971. He returned to Poland two years later and played in the lower leagues for Victoria Jaworzno and Kalwarianka Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.

On 28 September 1960, Kawula played his first game for Poland in a game against France. He went on to make another four appearances for his country.

Honours Wisła Kraków II liga: 1964–65 Polish Cup: 1966–67