Career
His first team was Krowodrza Krakow, where Gedlek"s career started in 1935. During World World War II, participated in secret games in Krakow, as the German occupiers banned Poles from playing all sports. In 1945 he moved to Cracovia, where he played until 1953, winning Championships of Poland in 1948.
Regarded as a very talented and skilled player.
Tough in defence, active in offence, often initiated dangerous attacks on opponents. In late 1940-s Poland Gedlek had the status of a celebrity, and his immense talent was appreciated not only in his native country.
As the first Pole ever he was called to the Fédération internationale de football association"s official "World Team’’, to a friendly game in 1953. Represented Poland in 20 games (1949–1953), also played in both Poland"s games of the 1952 Summer Olympics.