Kazimierz Deyna last match in Warsaw 18 september 1979
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Kazimierz Deyna (born October 23, 1947 in Starogard Gdański – died September 1, 1989 in San Diego, California) was a Polish football player, one of the best marksmen in the history of world football. He was a playmaker or deep lying forward famed for his finishing and vision.
He appeared in the 1981 film Escape to Victory as Paul Wolcheck. In the same year, he emigrated to the USA, where he played for San Diego Sockers - for whom he had signed in January 1981 - and then the Legends San Diego. He died in a car accident while driving his favourite BMW on September 1, 1989, in San Diego, California.
In 1994 he was chosen by the Polish Football Association (PZPN) and the readers of all Polish sports-related newspapers as the Polish Football Player of All Time.
His number 10 is retired by Legia Warszawa.
He appeared in the 1981 film Escape to Victory as Paul Wolcheck. In the same year, he emigrated to the USA, where he played for San Diego Sockers - for whom he had signed in January 1981 - and then the Legends San Diego. He died in a car accident while driving his favourite BMW on September 1, 1989, in San Diego, California.
In 1994 he was chosen by the Polish Football Association (PZPN) and the readers of all Polish sports-related newspapers as the Polish Football Player of All Time.
His number 10 is retired by Legia Warszawa.