Background
Sperling was born in KrakóWest
Sperling was born in KrakóWest
He was a football forward, playing on the left wing. Sperling represented Cracovia, the team he led in 1921, 1930, and 1932 to the Championship of Poland. He also played in 16 games for the Polish National Team, including Poland"s lone game at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games.
He was regarded as a highly skilled dribbler.
Sperling is one of Cracovia Krakow"s legends. Leon was shot to death by the Nazis in the Lemberg Ghetto.