Zygmunt Maszczyk

Early in his career (1955–1962), Maszczyk played in local club Siemianowiczanka Siemianowice Śląskie. He moved to the well-renowned Ruch Chorzów in 1963 and played there until 1976, appearing in 310 matches. He was instrumental in Ruch becoming three time national champion (1968, 1974, 1975) and winning the Polish Cup (1974). During his career, Maszczyk was perhaps the most popular player of Ruch. He was well regarded for his flawless technique, exceptional work ethic, tirelessness, and quietness and aversion to media. As an example of his style, Maszczyk was acclaimed as obviously moving the most in the field of all the players of the Poland national team that won the bronze medal at the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Fans called him "Zyga" (a Silesian diminutive for Zygmunt). Later, Maszczyk moved to Germany, where he left the sports career. By 1981, he lived and work in Lüdenscheid.

Ruch Chorzów

Ekstraklasa: 1967–68, 1973–74, 1974–75 Polish Cup: 1973–74 Poland

Olympic gold medal: 1972 Olympic silver medal: 1976 FIFA World Cup third place: 1974 Individual

Piłka Nożna Polish Footballer of the Year: 1975 Orders

Gold Cross of Merit: 1972 Order of Polonia Restituta Officer's Cross: 1974