He was raised with his sister Arlene and attended Gordon Technical High School in Chicago.

[1] Warzynski graduated from Gordon Technical in 1966, where he played basketball and also varsity baseball.

[2][3] A 6'7" forward, Warzynski played college basketball for DePaul University under Hall of Fame Coach Ray Meyer.

[7] The Denver Rockets of the American Basketball Association also selected Warzynski in the 11th round of the 1970 ABA Draft.

[8] In 1970–1971, Warzynski played for the Rockford Royals of the Continental Basketball Association, along with former DePaul teammate Al Zetsche.