Gerard Cieślik Bench in Chorzów

The Gerard Cieślik Bench is a bronze monument to the legendary Ruch Chorzów footballer, standing in the town centre on Wolności Street, in front of the main post office building. It was unveiled on 18 December 2014.

The monument and its author

The sculpture is by Tomasz Wenklar. Cieślik is shown in sports kit, just before kicking the ball. The figure is 1.8 m high, and the bench is 2.1 m long and 0.7 m wide. The monument recalls the Poland - USSR match of 20 October 1957 at the Silesian Stadium, a World Cup qualifier in which Cieślik scored two goals. The footballer's wife and son took part in the unveiling. In 2016 a plaque was added with the inscription “Gerard Cieślik, legendary Ruch Chorzów footballer”.

Practical information

• Location: Wolności Street in Chorzów, in front of the main post office.
• The monument stands on the street and can be viewed at any time.