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Jerzy Patoła

Jerzy Patoła

Polish footballer

Jerzy Patoła (April 19, 1946 - July 1, 2016) was a Polish footballer who played in the Ekstraklasa, and the National Soccer League.

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Career

Patoła began his football career in 1964 with Zagłębie Sosnowiec of the Ekstraklasa where he played for 13 seasons.[1] During his tenure with Sosnowiec his achievements were reaching the Polish Cup finals in 1970/1971, finishing runners up three times, and featuring in several Intertoto Cup tournaments. He made his debut for the club on May 24, 1964, in a match against Ruch Chorzów, and made his final appearance on November 30, 1975, against Lech Poznań. In 1976, he went overseas to Canada to sign with Toronto Falcons of the National Soccer League.[1] He played with the club until the 1981 season.[2]

International career

He played with the Poland Olympic football team in a match against Sweden on May 19, 1966.[3] He eventually retired from competitive soccer and settled in Canada as machinist. He died on July 1, 2016, in Mississauga, Ontario.[4][5][6]

References

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    "Jerzy Patoła nie żyje". Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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    Koep, Bob (May 11, 1981). "New season kicks off with a tie". Toronto Star. p. B5.
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    "Jerzy Patola". 11v11.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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    "Jerzy Patola | Mississauga | The Simple Alternative - Mississauga". mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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    Szymczyk, Tomasz. "Nie żyje Jerzy Patoła, były bramkarz Zagłębia Sosnowiec". Retrieved 2016-08-19.
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    In memory of Jerzy Patola April 19, 1946 - July 1, 2016
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