Dick Krzywicki (born Ryszard Lech Krzywicki; 2 February 1947 in Penley, Flintshire) is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international. He was born to Polish parents.

During his career he played for West Bromwich Albion, Huddersfield Town, Scunthorpe United, Northampton Town and Lincoln City.

Dick Krzywicki

He was the first West Bromwich Albion substitute to enter the field in a League Cup match when he replaced Doug Fraser against Manchester City in October 1966. He went on to score a goal as Albion progressed by a 4–2 scoreline. Krzywicki became the first Albion player to be substituted in an FA Cup game when he made way for Graham Lovett against Colchester United in January 1968.

Dick Krzywicki

International career

Krzywicki made his debut for Wales on 22 October 1969 in a 3–1 defeat to East Germany. His finest moment gaining his 8 caps for Wales was when he scored against the then world champions, England in the 1970 British Home Championship. He made his final appearance on 27 October 1971 in a 1–0 defeat to Czechoslovakia.

Dick Krzywicki

Personal life

Krzywicki's daughter Tara played for Wales at international level, winning six caps, before becoming a long-distance runner. His son Nick is a professional golfer.

References

1947 births

Living people

Welsh men's footballers

Wales men's international footballers

Wales men's under-23 international footballers

Footballers from Flintshire

Welsh people of Polish descent

British people of Polish descent

West Bromwich Albion F.C. players

Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players

Scunthorpe United F.C. players

Northampton Town F.C. players

Lincoln City F.C. players

English Football League players

Men's association football midfielders