title: Gothard Kokott
text: # Gothard Kokott
  
  Gothard Kokott (6 October 1943 – 11 January 2021) was a Polish professional football player and manager.
  
  ## Career
  
  Kokott was born in Pyskowice. As a manager his historic successes in the top flight with both Raków Częstochowa and Ruch Radzionków made him a club legend at both clubs.
  
  Overall he coached Raków in 94 top division appearances and Ruch in 15. Later, he coached professional futsal club Clearex Chorzów and became a sporting director at Raków.
  
  He received numerous honours and awards for his feats, most notably the Brązowy Krzyż Zasługi, Złota Odznaka PZPN and Srebrna Odznaka PZPN.
  
  He died aged 77 in January 2021, and his funeral was held in Częstochowa where his final resting place is.
  
  