Regarded as one of the most gifted players of these times, however World World War II stopped his career for a few years. Also, played in the last international friendly of interwar Poland (Poland - Hungary 4-2, August 27, 1939, Warsaw). In this game, he appeared on the field as a replacement, in 31st minute.
Baran was a member of the Polish National Team in 1938 Fédération internationale de football association World Cup, but did not play in the legendary game Poland - Brazil 5-6 (June 5, 1938, Strasbourg, France) - he spent the whole match on the bench. In 1958, as a 38-year-old soccer veteran, Baran won the championships of Poland, with the team of ŁKansas Łódź.
