Leszek Tokarz

Leszek Michał Tokarz (born 9 July 1953) is a Polish former ice hockey player. He played for Podhale Nowy Targ, GKS Katowice, and Zagłębie Sosnowiec during his career. Tokarz won the Polish league championship six times, twice with Podhale in 1971 and 1972, and with Zagłębie in 1980 and 1981. He also played for the Polish national team at the 1972 Winter Olympics and multiple World Championships. His brother, Wiesław, also played hockey, and was a teammate at the 1972 Winter Olympics.[1] In 2005 he was awarded the Gold Cross of Merit for his services to sport.[2]

Leszek Tokarz
Tokarz in 2009
Born (1953-07-09) July 9, 1953
Nowy Targ, Poland
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 148 lb (67 kg; 10 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Played for Podhale Nowy Targ
GKS Katowice
Zagłębie Sosnowiec
National team  Poland
Playing career 1970–1981

References
  1. "Biografie (Biography)" (in Polish). Olimpijski.pl. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  2. "Postanowienie Prezydenta Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej" (PDF). 78 (1104). Monitor Polski (Official Gazette of the Republic of Poland). 20 September 2005: 2505. Retrieved 25 November 2018. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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