About Lucjan Brychczy
Lucjan Antoni Brychczy (nicknamed Kici; 13 June 1934 – 2 December 2024) was a Polish footballer who played as a striker. Born in New Bytom, Upper Silesia, where after starting at local lower league clubs, he played for nearby the then third division Piast Gliwice. He then transferred to Legia Warsaw, where the rest of career was linked with and one that earned him notoriety. He won four national titles with them, in 1955, 1956, 1969 and 1970 as well as four domestic cups, in 1955, 1956, 1964 and 1966. He scored 182 goals during his stint which lasted 19 seasons, both of which remain club records to this day. His Legia career also included a foray into the semi-finals of the European Cup. He was also part of Poland's squad at the 1960 Summer Olympics. After retiring from playing, he became one of Legia's coaching staff, which included short periods of being the first team manager. The match was held at Legia Warsaw's stadium, marking Brychczy's first visit to the city and the venue.
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