Teodor Peterek
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Teodor Peterek a Polish
soccer player from interwar period, forward, represented Ruch Chorzów
and Polish National Team. Born November 7, 1910 in Schwientochlowitz, Germany, since 1920 Świętochłowice, died January 12, 1969 in Nowa Ruda
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Peterek's career started in Śląsk Świętochłowice in 1925, two years later moved to Ruch Chorzów in which debuted at a very early age. "Teo" was not even 18 years old, when played in a 1928 game against ŁKS Łódź. Young forward's first game for Chorzów's side was very successful - he scored a goal. He must have liked playing for Ruch (which in the 30s was by far the best team of Poland, winning championships of the country in the years 1933, 34, 35, 36 and 1938), because "Mietlorz" did not change the side, putting on Ruch's jersey until 1939 and then, for a few times, after the war.
During the Second World War, played in Bismarckhuetter Sport-Verein (1939–1941), which was in fact pre-war Ruch Chorzów, with a German name. In 1942, Theodor (this was the German-language variation of his first name) was conscripted to the Wehrmacht
, two years later escaped the German Army and was captured by the Allies
, who sent him to Polish units. There, he returned to soccer, representing the Polish Army Soccer Team in 88 friendly games. After the war, remained in France
and in 1947 returned to Chorzów. In 1948 played a few games in Ruch's jersey, then quit soccer and became a coach.
Together with Gerard Wodarz
and Ernest Willimowski, Peterek was part of Ruch's forward, which is to this day regarded as one of the best forward formations in history of Polish Soccer League. In 189 games for Ruch (1928–1939), he scored 154 goals, a lot of them with the head - this was due to "Teo's" height - at 182 centimeters, he was one of the tallest forwards in Poland. Twice - in 1936 (together with Wilimowski - 18 goals) and in 1938 (21 goals), was the best scorer of the League.
Regarded as a very ambitious, success-oriented player, who would never give up. According to an urban legend, on one occasion Peterek threw some mud in the face of a goalkeeper who had saved his penalty kick.
In Polish National Team played in 12 games and scored 6 goals, debuting on August 23, 1931 in Warsaw
, in a match versus Romania
(2:3). Participated in 1936 Berlin
's Olympic Games, where scored a goal. His last game occurred on September 18, 1938 in Chemnitz
, versus Germany
(1-4, Poland's lone goal was scored by "Teo").
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...
soccer player from interwar period, forward, represented Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów is a Polish association football club based in Chorzów, Upper Silesia. It is one of the most successful football teams in Poland: 14 time national champion, and 3 time winner of the Polish Cup. Currently the team plays in the top Polish league, the Ekstraklasa. Their stadium capacity...
and Polish National Team. Born November 7, 1910 in Schwientochlowitz, Germany, since 1920 Świętochłowice, died January 12, 1969 in Nowa Ruda
Nowa Ruda
Nowa Ruda is a town in south-western Poland near the Czech border, lying on the Włodzica river in the central Sudetes mountains. As of 2007 it has 25,240 inhabitants. The town is located in Kłodzko County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship...
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Peterek's career started in Śląsk Świętochłowice in 1925, two years later moved to Ruch Chorzów in which debuted at a very early age. "Teo" was not even 18 years old, when played in a 1928 game against ŁKS Łódź. Young forward's first game for Chorzów's side was very successful - he scored a goal. He must have liked playing for Ruch (which in the 30s was by far the best team of Poland, winning championships of the country in the years 1933, 34, 35, 36 and 1938), because "Mietlorz" did not change the side, putting on Ruch's jersey until 1939 and then, for a few times, after the war.
During the Second World War, played in Bismarckhuetter Sport-Verein (1939–1941), which was in fact pre-war Ruch Chorzów, with a German name. In 1942, Theodor (this was the German-language variation of his first name) was conscripted to the Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht
The Wehrmacht – from , to defend and , the might/power) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer , the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe .-Origin and use of the term:...
, two years later escaped the German Army and was captured by the Allies
Allies of World War II
The Allies of World War II were the countries that opposed the Axis powers during the Second World War . Former Axis states contributing to the Allied victory are not considered Allied states...
, who sent him to Polish units. There, he returned to soccer, representing the Polish Army Soccer Team in 88 friendly games. After the war, remained in 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...
and in 1947 returned to Chorzów. In 1948 played a few games in Ruch's jersey, then quit soccer and became a coach.
Together with Gerard Wodarz
Gerard Wodarz
Gerard Wodarz was one of the best soccer players of interwar Poland. He was a multiple champion of the country and also played 28 games on the Polish national football team, scoring 9 goals.He was born in 1913 in Wielkie Hajduki Gerard Wodarz (August 10, 1913 – November 8, 1982) was one of...
and Ernest Willimowski, Peterek was part of Ruch's forward, which is to this day regarded as one of the best forward formations in history of Polish Soccer League. In 189 games for Ruch (1928–1939), he scored 154 goals, a lot of them with the head - this was due to "Teo's" height - at 182 centimeters, he was one of the tallest forwards in Poland. Twice - in 1936 (together with Wilimowski - 18 goals) and in 1938 (21 goals), was the best scorer of the League.
Regarded as a very ambitious, success-oriented player, who would never give up. According to an urban legend, on one occasion Peterek threw some mud in the face of a goalkeeper who had saved his penalty kick.
In Polish National Team played in 12 games and scored 6 goals, debuting on August 23, 1931 in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
, in a match versus Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
(2:3). Participated in 1936 Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
's Olympic Games, where scored a goal. His last game occurred on September 18, 1938 in Chemnitz
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is the third-largest city of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. Chemnitz is an independent city which is not part of any county and seat of the government region Direktionsbezirk Chemnitz. Located in the northern foothills of the Ore Mountains, it is a part of the Saxon triangle...
, versus Germany
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...
(1-4, Poland's lone goal was scored by "Teo").