Jarosław Jechorek

Jarosław Jechorek
Personal information
Born	May 31, 1961 (age 63); Poznań, Poland
Listed height	208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Career information
Playing career	1979–2001
Position	Centre
Career history
1979–1984	Lech Poznań
1984–1986	Śląsk Wrocław
1986–1992	Lech Poznań
1992–1993	Zastal Zielona Góra
1994–1995	Le Mans Sarthe Basket
1995–1996	10,5 Club Poznań
1996–1997	AZS Elana Toruń
1997–1998	Unia Tarnów
1998–1999	Black Jack Poznań
1999–2000	Zastal Zielona Góra
2000–2001	Alpen Gold Poznań
Career highlights and awards
	Polish League Champion (1982–83, 1983–84, 1988–89, 1989–90); Polish League Silver Medalist (1981–82, 1990–91); Polish League Bronze Medalist (1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88);
Career statistics
National Team Caps	171
National Team Years	1981–1991
European Championships Participations	5

Jarosław Jechorek is a former Polish basketball player known for his contributions to the Polish national team and notable performances in European club basketball with Lech Poznań.

Playing career

National team

Jechorek earned a prominent role on the Poland national basketball team, where he played in 171 matches, including participation in 5 FIBA European Championships.^[1] His career with the national team spanned key tournaments and competitive periods in Polish basketball, where he was known for his skill and consistency on the court.^[1]

Club

Jechorek played primarily for Lech Poznań, one of Poland's leading basketball clubs in the 1980s, where he contributed to multiple Polish Championships.^[1] During his time with Lech Poznań, the team competed successfully in the Polish Basketball League and took part in European competitions, including the prestigious European Cup. His performance with the club helped cement his reputation in Polish basketball circles as a reliable and skilled player.^[1]

Personal life and post-retirement

Following his retirement from professional basketball, Jechorek encountered a series of personal and legal challenges.^[1] He became involved in a fuel-related business, which later led to legal consequences.^[1] Jechorek served time in detention related to this involvement and received a suspended sentence and a fine.^[1] Reflecting on these experiences, he has spoken openly about the complexities he faced in adapting to life after his sports career.^[1]

During this period, Jechorek also struggled with gambling, a challenge that he has since worked to overcome with the support of Gamblers Anonymous.^[1] He credits his recovery to personal reflection and the encouragement of those close to him.^[1]

In recent years, Jechorek has faced further health issues, including a diagnosis of prostate cancer, which has affected his ability to secure steady employment.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Dariusz Dobek (5 July 2021), Teraz żyję już skromnie, ale z uśmiechem (in Polish), onet.pl

Bibliography

K. Łaszkiewicz (2004). Polska koszykówka męska 1928–2004 [Polish men's basketball 1928–2004]. Inowrocław: Wydawnictwo Pozkal. ISBN 83-89390-20-5. OCLC 749833294.

[Jechorek_onet-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Dariusz Dobek (5 July 2021), Teraz żyję już skromnie, ale z uśmiechem (in Polish), onet.pl

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