Janusz Kupcewicz 1955 – 2022

Biography

Born into postwar Gdańsk in 1955, Janusz Kupcewicz became a fixture in Polish football, channeling the grit and determination that defined his Baltic port city. He devoted his life to the beautiful game, earning his place in the country’s sporting tapestry during an era when athletics held particular cultural weight in Poland. Whether on the pitch or through his involvement in the sport, Kupcewicz embodied the passion that fueled Polish football’s tradition.

On July 4, 2022, Kupcewicz passed away, leaving behind a legacy interwoven with the clubs and communities he touched throughout his career. His final resting place at Witomino Cemetery in Gdynia reflects a life rooted in the region that shaped him. Though he’s gone, those who followed Polish football remember Kupcewicz as a quiet contributor to the nation’s sporting heritage—a man who loved the game and gave back to it in his own way.