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Celebrating a Century: The "100 Years of Legia Warsaw" Football History Exhibition

Explore two hundred artifacts and trophies from Legia Warsaw's century of sports and football achievements.

The "100 Years of Legia Warsaw" exhibition commemorates the club's rich history and significant sporting achievements. Explore over two hundred artifacts, including memorabilia from legendary football players and unique trophies. This extensive collection offers a detailed perspective on Legia's century-long impact on Polish sports and culture.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition commemorates the centenary of Legia Warsaw, showcasing over two hundred artifacts detailing the club's rich history, with a strong focus on its football achievements. Visitors can explore memorabilia from legendary players and significant trophies from both pre-war and later periods.

Curatorial context

The Museum of Sport and Tourism presents an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Legia Warsaw. "100 Years of Legia Warsaw" features over two hundred exhibits, jointly prepared by the Club and the Museum, drawing from the collections of the Legia Museum and the Museum of Sport and Tourism. The exhibition primarily focuses on the football history of the club, displaying memorabilia from its greatest legends, such as Lucjan Brychczy and Kazimierz Deyna. Visitors can also see historical trophies, including Legia's first Polish Championship medal from 1928 and a unique cup from a derby match against Polonia in 1931. The exhibition also acknowledges Legia's broader sporting legacy, highlighting its history across up to 27 different sports sections at its peak, with memorabilia from Olympic medalists in fencing and boxing, as well as track and field athletes. The exhibition's official opening ceremony on April 7th was attended by prominent figures from Polish sports, including former players and coaches like Stefan Białas, Andrzej Strejlau, and Janusz Wójcik, as well as Olympic medalists and club officials. During the event, Legia's president, Bogusław Leśnodorski, presented the Museum with a commemorative match jersey, a special football, and a token marking the centenary. Additional attractions were planned to accompany the exhibition during the Night of Museums, including a shuttle service between the Legia Museum and the Museum of Sport and Tourism.

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Venue
Museum of Sport and Tourism
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 7, 2016 – May 15, 2016
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features memorabilia and references to legendary players such as Lucjan Brychczy, Kazimierz Deyna, Leszek Lubicz-Nycz, Adam Papee, Marian Suski, Jerzy Pawłowski, Wiesław Rudkowski, Jan Szczepański, and Andrzej Badeński. Notable figures present at the opening included Stefan Białas, Andrzej Strejlau, and Janusz Wójcik.
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