| Gerard Langner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | February 15, 1943 Szopienice, Nazi Germany | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Played for | Start Katowice Baildon Katowice Legia Warsaw | ||
| National team |  Poland | ||
| Playing career | 1957–1964 | ||
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