Wiesław Tokarz

Wiesław Wawrzyniec Tokarz (born 10 August 1951) is a Polish former ice hockey player. He played for Podhale Nowy Targ, GKS Katowice, and Zagłębie Sosnowiec during his career. Tokarz won the Polish league championship six times, twice with Podhale in 1971 and 1972, and with Zagłębie from 1980 until 1983. He also played for the Polish national team at the 1972 Winter Olympics and multiple World Championships. His brother, Leszek, also played hockey, and was a teammate at the 1972 Winter Olympics.[1] In 2005 he was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit for his services to sport.[2]

Wiesław Tokarz
Born (1951-08-10) August 10, 1951
Nowy Targ, Poland
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 159 lb (72 kg; 11 st 5 lb)
Position Forward
Played for Podhale Nowy Targ
GKS Katowice
Zagłębie Sosnowiec
National team  Poland
Playing career 19701983

References

  1. "Biografie (Biography)" (in Polish). Olimpijski.pl. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  2. "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej" (PDF). 78 (1104). Monitor Polski (Official Gazette of the Republic of Poland). 20 September 2005: 2505. Retrieved 25 November 2018. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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