Bob Kozlowski Leo '45 Co-Captain of 1944 City Championship Team - At Peace in Christ

"Koz" #7 in action against Marshall in the 1944 City Championship. Click on Photo and then zoom in for the story and also a history lesson from the great Leo A;umni Association site developed by Tom Lynch '73.


This past April, Robert A. Kozlowski ( Leo '45) was inducted to the Leo Hall of Fame.

After leading the Leo Lions to the 1944 City of Chicago Lightwight ( 5'8" and under) Basketball Championship Bob Kozlowski entered the U.S. Army. The son of Jennie and Benjamin Kozlowki, Bob retired as a clerk for the Railroad Retirement Board of Chicago in 1982. His friends and family gathered at Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors and celebrated Mr. Kozlowki's life at St. Terrence Catholic Church in Alsip, IL.

Mr. Kozlowski always stayed in support of Leo High School and always gave the fullest measure of devotion to his country, family and friends.

God Bless You, Sir!