Born in the
Ukrainian SSR, Tarnawski began his professional playing career in
Argentina with
Club El Porvenir in 1951. He played for
Newell's Old Boys from 1957 to 1960,
Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro from 1960 to 1962 and
Estudiantes de La Plata in 1963. He also made one appearance for the
Argentina national team, Chile's first victory against Argentina, on 18 November 1959. Tarnawski finished his playing career in the United States, making 17 appearances for
NASL side
Boston Beacons during the 1968 season. He also played for Gotschee USC. ==References==