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Krzyzewski in 2011, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: Michael William Krzyzewski
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 13, 1947
Ethnicity: Polish
Mike Krzyzewski is an American professional basketball player and coach. A point guard and shooting guard, he played for Army. He was an assistant coach for Indiana; and a coach at Army and Duke, the latter for forty two years. He is nicknamed “Coach K.”
Mike is the son of Polish-American, Catholic, parents Emily/Emilie Mildred (Pituch) and William Krzyzewski. The family name was originally Krzyżewski, and is said to have its origins in Krzyżewo, Podlaskie Voivodeship or Krzyżewo, Braniewo County, or Krzyżewo, Ełk County. Mike is married to Carol “Mickie” Marsh, with whom he has three children.
Mike’s paternal grandfather was named John Krzyzowski/Krzyzewski (the son of Wojciech Krzyzowski and Maria).
Mike’s paternal grandmother was named Zofia/Sophie Sowizdrzał. Zofia was born in Poland.
Mike’s maternal grandfather was Josef/Joseph Pituch (the son of Wojciech Pituch and Ragenna/Regina). Mike’s grandfather Josef was born in Wola Radziszowska, krakowski, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Mike’s maternal grandmother was Magdalena “Maggie” Daniel (the daughter of Franciszek/Frank Daniel and Marianna/Mary Jezioro). Magdalena was born in Wola Radziszowska, krakowski, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland.
Sources: Genealogy of Mike Krzyzewski – https://www.geni.com
Mike’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Marriage record of Mike’s maternal grandparents, Josef/Joseph Pituch and Magdalena “Maggie” Daniel – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Mike’s maternal grandmother, Magdalena “Maggie” (Daniel) Pituch – https://familysearch.org