Olympic Final Double
Kazimierz Deyna scores both Polish goals in a 2-1 victory over Hungary in the Olympic football final, delivering Poland its first Olympic gold medal in the sport.
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1972 in Poland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Poland in 1972.
Historical records for Poland in 1972
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Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Concil of State
Gold Medal Midfield Engine
Maszczyk supplied disciplined ball winning and short passing in Poland's midfield as the national team claimed Olympic gold.
Munich Olympic Gold Medal
Grzegorz Lato contributes to Poland’s gold-medal football campaign at the Munich Olympics as the national team defeats Hungary in the final.
Olympic Championship Defence
Szymanowski contributed reliable full-back play as Poland completed its Olympic gold-medal campaign with victory over Hungary.
Olympic Gold Goalkeeping
Kostka guarded Poland's goal during the Munich Olympic tournament and helped the team win the gold medal against Hungary.
What?
Completion of the film, "What?"
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