Edward Madejski
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Edward Dominik Jerzy Madejski (August 11, 1914 - February 15, 1996) was a Polish
football goalkeeper and chemistry engineer, who was a graduate of Mining-Metallurgic Academy in Kraków
.
For most of his career, Madejski was a goalie of Wisła Kraków; in 11 games for the Polish national football team, letting 33 goals into his net. His debut in white-red Polish jersey took place on September 6, 1936 in Belgrade
(Yugoslavia
beat Poland 9-3). The last game in which he represented Poland was held in Dublin, on November 13, 1938 (Ireland
- Poland 3-2).
Madejski was famous for participating in one of the most interesting matches in history of Polish soccer. On June 5, 1938 in Strasbourg
, France
Poland lost 5-6 to Brazil
(during this game Ernst Willimowski scored 4 goals for Poland). It is interesting since at that time Madejski was banned from playing in any Polish Soccer League teams (due to the scandal connected with his transfer from Wisła Kraków to Garbarnia Kraków
), so for a year he was not associated with any club.
During the Second World War Madejski participated in various illegal soccer tournaments (all sports in Poland were banned by the German
authorities). Arrested by the Gestapo
, he spent a few months in the death row
.
After the war, in 1956, Madejski was arrested by the Communist government and accused of espionage and sabotage (under false evidence). Locked in prison for three years, when released had numerous problems with putting his life back on track. After many years the court exonerated him, but this did not bring back both health and family.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
football goalkeeper and chemistry engineer, who was a graduate of Mining-Metallurgic Academy in Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
.
For most of his career, Madejski was a goalie of Wisła Kraków; in 11 games for the Polish national football team, letting 33 goals into his net. His debut in white-red Polish jersey took place on September 6, 1936 in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
(Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
beat Poland 9-3). The last game in which he represented Poland was held in Dublin, on November 13, 1938 (Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
- Poland 3-2).
Madejski was famous for participating in one of the most interesting matches in history of Polish soccer. On June 5, 1938 in Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
Poland lost 5-6 to Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
(during this game Ernst Willimowski scored 4 goals for Poland). It is interesting since at that time Madejski was banned from playing in any Polish Soccer League teams (due to the scandal connected with his transfer from Wisła Kraków to Garbarnia Kraków
Garbarnia Kraków
RKS Garbarnia Kraków is a Polish football and sports club from Ludwinow - a historical district of the city of Kraków. The club’s unusual name comes from the nearby tannery of the Dluzynski brothers, which was the original club sponsor...
), so for a year he was not associated with any club.
During the Second World War Madejski participated in various illegal soccer tournaments (all sports in Poland were banned by the German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
authorities). Arrested by the Gestapo
Gestapo
The Gestapo was the official secret police of Nazi Germany. Beginning on 20 April 1934, it was under the administration of the SS leader Heinrich Himmler in his position as Chief of German Police...
, he spent a few months in the death row
Death row
Death row signifies the place, often a section of a prison, that houses individuals awaiting execution. The term is also used figuratively to describe the state of awaiting execution , even in places where no special facility or separate unit for condemned inmates exists.After individuals are found...
.
After the war, in 1956, Madejski was arrested by the Communist government and accused of espionage and sabotage (under false evidence). Locked in prison for three years, when released had numerous problems with putting his life back on track. After many years the court exonerated him, but this did not bring back both health and family.
See also
- Polish Roster in World Cup Soccer France 1938