| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 January 1948 Pruszcz Gdański, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Listed height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Listed weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1964–1979 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 1964–1967 | AZS Gdańsk |
| 1967–1968 | Zawisza Bydgoszcz |
| 1968–1969 | Legia Warszawa |
| 1969–1979 | Wybrzeże Gdańsk |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edward Jurkiewicz (born 22 January 1948 in Pruszcz Gdański, Poland) is a Polish former professional basketball player and coach. During his playing career, he was a 1.95 m tall (6' 43⁄4") tall small forward. Jurkiewicz is considered to be one of the greatest scorers in European basketball history. Jurkiewicz, who was the Polish Premier League's Top Scorer eight times, and was named to the FIBA European Selection Team in 1971; is the all-time leading scorer in the entire history of the Polish Premier League, from 1947 to the present day.
Jurkiewicz is also the all-time leading scorer in the history of the senior Polish national team. While representing Poland, he was twice named to the FIBA EuroBasket's All-Tournament team, in the 1969 edition and the 1971 edition of the tournament. He was also the Top Scorer of the 1971 edition of the EuroBasket, and the Top Scorer of the 1976 FIBA European Olympic Qualifying Tournament.