Stefan Katzy

Stefan Katzy
Stefan Katzy in 1934
Personal information
Date of birth (1906-12-16)December 16, 1906
Place of birth Hajduki Wielkie
Date of death April 24, 1949(1949-04-24) (aged 42)
Place of death Chorzów
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Position(s)
Youth career
1920–1925 Ruch Chorzów
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1926–1935 Ruch Chorzów 166 (17)
International career
1933–1934 Silesia 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Stefan Katzy (16 December 1906 – 24 April 1949) was a Polish footballer who spent his entire career with Ruch Chorzów, where he began as a youth player.[1] Joining the youth team at age 14, he was promoted to the senior squad for the 1926 season. Over 10 seasons with Ruch, he won three Polish championships in 1933, 1934, and 1935. He served as team captain from 1931 to 1933.[2]

Football career

Born on 16 December 1906 in Hajduki Wielkie, Stefan Katzy began training with Ruch Chorzów's youth team in 1920. A versatile player, he could perform as a forward, left or right defender, or midfielder.[3] In January 1926, he played as a centre-forward in the final of the 1925–26 Stanisław Flieger Cup, where Ruch defeated 06 Załęże 3–2 on 10 January 1926, qualifying for the Polish Cup as Silesia's top team.[4][5] Katzy featured in a 1–0 semi-final loss to Wisła Kraków on 4 July 1926.[6] In the Silesian A-Class, Ruch finished first, earning a spot in the 1926 Polish Championship.[7] Katzy played in two losses against Warta Poznań (6–0 on 29 August 1926 and 4–2 on 19 September 1926) and a 2–2 draw with Klub Turystów Łódź on 21 October 1926.[6] In December, Ruch won the second edition of the Stanisław Flieger Cup, defeating 06 Załęże 4–2 in extra time on 8 December 1926, with Katzy scoring one goal.[7][8]

In the 1927 season, Ruch finished 12th in the league.[9] Katzy played all 26 league matches, serving as a forward or midfielder,[10] and led the team with 14 goals.[11] In a 3–1 loss to ŁKS Łódź on 21 April 1927, he played left wing in place of Karol Frost, drawing criticism: "He never stayed in position, and when passing, he positioned himself incorrectly, kicking with his right foot as if he couldn't use his left. Placing Katzy on the left wing instead of Frost is the management's biggest mistake".[12] In a 0–0 draw against Warszawianka on 1 May 1927, he missed a penalty[13] and shifted from an attacking role to defender.[14] From May to June, he scored in six consecutive league matches. In a 6–2 win over Polonia Warsaw on 7 August 1927, he scored four goals, but the match was later awarded as a walkover to Polonia. In a 6–2 win over ŁKS Łódź on 9 October 1927 and a 1–1 draw with Legia Warsaw on 16 October 1927, he replaced Paweł Kutz in defence.[10]

In the 1928 season, Ruch finished 12th.[15] Katzy played all 23 league matches, scoring three goals, starting as a forward for the first four rounds before playing as a midfielder or defender.[10] After a 2–1 loss to Polonia Warsaw on 15 April 1928, the press blamed Katzy for the defeat, citing his "lethargic" play, excessive dribbling, and frequent turnovers.[16] In a 1–0 loss to Warta Poznań on 24 June 1928, he scored an own goal.[17]

In the 1929 season, Ruch finished 10th at the end of the competition.[18] Katzy played all 24 league matches as a defender from the season's start.[19] In a 1–1 draw with Garbarnia Kraków on 21 April 1929, he scored an own goal with a header.[20] In a 1–1 draw with 1. FC Katowice on 15 September 1929, he conceded a penalty in the first half. In the 15th minute of the match, Katzy fell in his own penalty area and caught the ball with his hands, which the goalkeeper Herman Kremer had failed to reach after the opponents' shot.[21]

In the 1930 season, Ruch finished 8th.[22] Katzy played 21 league matches.[23]

In the 1931 season, Ruch finished 5th.[22] Katzy played 19 league matches.[24] In a 4–1 loss to KS Cracovia on 28 June 1931, he was sent off for "inappropriate protest" after conceding a goal.[25] He took over as team captain from Józef Sobota and held the role for three seasons.[2]

In the 1932 season, Ruch lost their final three league matches, finishing 7th.[22] Katzy played 12 league matches.[26]

In the 1933 season, Ruch won the Polish championship.[27] Katzy played 19 league matches, missing only the season opener against Garbarnia Kraków (6–0 on 2 April 1933).[28] In a friendly match against Polonia Karwina (4–1 on 14 May 1933), he was sent off for criticizing the referee.[29] In October, he played for the Silesia national team in a 2–1 loss to the Poland national team on 4 October 1933.[30]

In the 1934 season, Ruch defended their championship title.[31] Katzy played 18 league matches.[32] In a 2–1 loss to Wisła Kraków on 2 September 1934, he was kicked by Bolesław Habrowski and retaliated,[33] resulting in his ejection.[34] In April, he played in a 3–0 friendly win for Silesia against the Kraków team on 15 April 1934.[35]

In the 1935 season, Ruch won their third consecutive championship.[36] Katzy played one league match, a 6–0 win over Legia Warsaw on 20 June 1935.[37] He retired after the season, with Antoni Rurański taking his place.[36]

Statistics

Club (1926–1935)

Season Club League Domestic league[1] Polish Cup[6] Total
Matches Goals Matches Goals Matches Goals
1926 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 3 0 1 0 4 0
1927 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 26 14 – 26 14
1928 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 23 3 23 3
1929 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 24 0 24 0
1930 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 21 0 21 0
1931 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 19 0 19 0
1932 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 12 0 12 0
1933 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 19 0 19 0
1934 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 18 0 18 0
1935 Ruch Chorzów I Liga 1 0 1 0
Total 166 17 1 0 167 17

Silesia National Team (1933–1934)

Matches and goals for Silesia
No. Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1. 4 October 1933 Katowice, Poland Poland 1–2 Friendly[30]
2. 15 April 1934 Chorzów, Poland Kraków 3–0 Friendly[35]

Personal life

Katzy was an electrical technician by profession. His younger brother, Aleksander, played for Ruch Chorzów's reserve team. Katzy died at age 42 following a serious stomach operation. He was named an honorary member of Ruch Chorzów.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Gowarzewski (2017, p. 84)
  2. ^ a b Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 101)
  3. ^ Ferens, Tomasz (16 December 2015). "Wspomnienie Stefana Katzego" [In Memory of Stefan Katzy]. ruchchorzow.com.pl (in Polish). Archived from the original on 29 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Ruch zdobywa Puhar Stanisława Fliegera" [Ruch Wins the Stanisław Flieger Cup]. Polonia (in Polish). 12: 5. 12 January 1926.
  5. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 22)
  6. ^ a b c Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 18–19)
  7. ^ a b Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 23)
  8. ^ "Ruch zdobywa po raz drugi Puhar im. Stanisława Fliegera" [Ruch Wins the Stanisław Flieger Cup for the Second Time]. Polonia (in Polish). 339: 5. 9 December 1926.
  9. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 32)
  10. ^ a b c Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 26–27)
  11. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 210)
  12. ^ "Ruch Hajduki Wielkie—ŁKS Łódź 1:3 (0:1)". Polonia (in Polish). 112: 5. 25 April 1927.
  13. ^ Miatkowski, Jerzy; Owsiański, Jarosław (2017). 1927. Ten pierwszy sezon ligowy [1927. That First League Season] (in Polish). Bogucki Wydawnictwo Naukowe. p. 64. ISBN 978-83-7986-152-1.
  14. ^ "Ruch Hajduki Wielkie—Warszawianka Warszawa o mistrzostwo ligi polskiej 0:0" [Ruch Hajduki Wielkie—Warszawianka Warsaw for the Polish League Championship 0:0]. Polonia (in Polish). 119: 5. 2 May 1927.
  15. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 34)
  16. ^ "Ruch—Polonia 1:2 (1:2)". Polonia (in Polish). 105: 5. 16 April 1928.
  17. ^ "K.S. Warta Poznań—Ruch Wielkie Hajduki 1:0 (0:0)". Polonia (in Polish). 174: 5. 25 June 1928.
  18. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 37)
  19. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 28–29)
  20. ^ "Remisowa gra leaderów ligi" [Draw Game of League Leaders]. Polska Zachodnia (in Polish). 111: 8. 24 April 1929.
  21. ^ "Wyniki zawodów niedzielnych: 1. F.C.—Ruch 1:1 (1:1)" [Sunday Match Results: 1. F.C.—Ruch 1:1 (1:1)]. Polonia. 1777: 4. 16 September 1929.
  22. ^ a b c Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 38)
  23. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 30–31)
  24. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 34–35)
  25. ^ "Cracovia powraca do formy. Zasłużone zwycięstwo mistrza Ligi nad Ruchem 4:1" [Cracovia Returns to Form. Deserved League Champion Victory over Ruch 4:1]. Przegląd Sportowy (in Polish). 645: 5. 1 July 1931. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019.
  26. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 36–37)
  27. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 39)
  28. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 40–41)
  29. ^ "Porażka Ruchu w Karwinie" [Ruch's Defeat in Karwina]. Polonia (in Polish). 3009: 3. 15 May 1933.
  30. ^ a b "Zwycięstwo piłkarskiej reprezentacji Polski nad Śląskiem. Polska–Śląsk 2:1 (1:1)" [Victory of the Polish Football Team over Silesia. Poland–Silesia 2:1 (1:1)]. Siedem Groszy (in Polish). 274: 6. 5 October 1933.
  31. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 48)
  32. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 42–43)
  33. ^ "Wisła bije Ruch 2:1" [Wisła Defeats Ruch 2:1]. Gazeta Robotnicza (in Polish). 144: 8. 4 September 1934.
  34. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 43)
  35. ^ a b "Śląsk zwycięża Kraków w piłce nożnej 3:0 (1:0)" [Silesia Defeats Kraków in Football 3:0 (1:0)]. Siedem Groszy (in Polish). 103: 6. 17 April 1934.
  36. ^ a b Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, p. 49)
  37. ^ Gowarzewski & Waloszek (1995, pp. 44–45)

Bibliography

  • Gowarzewski, Andrzej; Waloszek, Joachim (1995). Ruch Chorzów (in Polish). Katowice: GiA Katowice. ISBN 83-902751-3-9.
  • Gowarzewski, Andrzej (2017). Mistrzostwa Polski. Ludzie (1918-1939). 100 lat prawdziwej historii [Polish Championships. People (1918–1939). 100 Years of True History] (in Polish). Katowice: GiA Katowice. ISBN 978-83-88232-61-9.
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