Janusz Wichowski

Janusz Wichowski
Personal information
Born	6 October 1935; Chełm, Poland
Died	31 January 2013 (aged 77); Valenciennes, France
Nationality	Polish
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
Playing career	1954–1971
Position	Small forward
Coaching career	1971–1981
Career history
As player:
1954–1955	Ślęza Wrocław
1955–1960	Polonia Warszawa
1960–1968	Legia Warszawa
1968–1969	Bruges
1969–1971	Skra Warszawa
As coach:
1971–1981	Marly Escaudain
Career highlights and awards
	FIBA European Selection (1964); 4× Polish League champion (1959, 1961, 1963, 1966); Polish Cup winner (1968); 6× Polish League Top Scorer (1956–1960, 1964);
Representing Poland
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket

Janusz Wiktor Wichowski (6 October 1935 in Chełm - 31 January 2013 in Valenciennes) was a Polish professional basketball player and coach. At a height of 1.96 m (6'5") tall, and a weight of 88 kg (195 lbs.), he played at the small forward position.

Professional career[edit]

Wichowski was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1964.

Polish national team[edit]

As a member of the senior Polish national basketball team, Wichowski competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics, and at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He also won the silver medal at the EuroBasket 1963, and the bronze medal at the EuroBasket 1965.

Awards and accomplishments[edit]

6× Polish League Top Scorer: (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1964)
4× Polish League Champion: (1959, 1961, 1963, 1966)
FIBA European Selection: (1964)
Polish Cup Winner: (1968)

External links[edit]

FIBA Profile
FIBA Europe Profile
Euroleague & International Statistics
Janusz Wichowski at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)