Janusz Wójcik 1953 – 2017

Biography

Janusz Wójcik was born on November 18, 1953, in Warsaw, where he would spend his entire life pursuing passions that defined Polish sports and public life. Over the course of his career, he distinguished himself in multiple roles, serving both as a football player and as a coach, bringing dedication and expertise to the sport he loved. His contributions to athletics reflected a deep commitment to excellence and to developing talent within Poland’s sporting community.

Beyond his work in football, Wójcik also served his country as a politician, combining his public visibility with civic responsibility. This dual career—balancing professional athletics with political service—demonstrated his broad engagement with Polish society and his desire to make meaningful contributions across different spheres of influence.

Janusz Wójcik passed away on November 20, 2017, in Warsaw, just two days after his sixty-fourth birthday, following a battle with cancer. He was laid to rest at Służew Cemetery in the Mokotów district of Warsaw, where his memory remains honored among his family and the many whose lives he touched through his work in sport and public service.