Eugeniusz Faber 1939 – 2021

Biography

Eugeniusz Faber was born on April 6, 1939, in Chorzów, Poland, a city in the Silesian region known for its industrial heritage and sporting tradition. He grew up during a transformative period in Polish history, and like many young men from his region, he found his path through athletics and competition. Football became central to his life, shaping his identity and connecting him to his community.

Faber devoted himself to a career in professional football, becoming part of Poland’s sporting fabric during the mid-twentieth century. His years in the sport reflected both personal determination and the resilience characteristic of Polish athletes of his generation. Though the specific details of his playing career remain limited, his participation in this demanding profession speaks to his skill and dedication.

In his later years, Faber’s life eventually brought him to France, where he spent time in Liévin. On September 24, 2021, at the age of 82, he passed away in this French town, far from his Silesian birthplace. His long life spanned nearly eight decades of European history, and he left behind a legacy as a Polish footballer whose memory endures among those who knew him and appreciated his contributions to the sport he loved.