Ewald Cebula 1917 – 2004

Biography

Ewald Cebula was born on March 22, 1917, in Świętochłowice, a town in the heart of Poland’s industrial Silesia region. He grew up during a transformative period in Polish history, and would go on to pursue a career in professional football during the interwar and wartime years. His passion for the sport reflected the growing enthusiasm for football across Poland during the early twentieth century.

Throughout his life, Cebula remained connected to his Silesian roots, a region known for its deep sporting traditions and passionate fans. He dedicated himself to the game at a time when Polish football was developing its identity on both the national and international stages. Though records of his specific achievements and career highlights are limited, his participation in the sport during this era represents an important chapter in Poland’s athletic heritage.

Ewald Cebula passed away on February 1, 2004, in Chorzów, another significant city in the Silesian region where he had spent much of his life. He lived to the age of eighty-six, witnessing profound changes in his country and sport over the course of his lifetime. His memory endures as part of Poland’s football legacy.