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Al Oerter(1936-2007)

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Al Oerter
Al Oerter was born on 19 September 1936 in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Cathy Carroll and Corinne Benedetto. He died on 1 October 2007 in Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
BornSeptember 19, 1936
DiedOctober 1, 2007(71)
BornSeptember 19, 1936
DiedOctober 1, 2007(71)
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Known for

16 Days of Glory (1985)
16 Days of Glory
7.8
  • Self - Olympic Flag Bearer
  • 1985
Our World (1986)
Our World
9.0
TV Series
  • Self - Olympic Discus Medalist
The Way It Was (1974)
The Way It Was
7.5
TV Series
  • Self
The Al Oerter Comeback
Short
  • Self
  • 1994

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  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • September 19, 1936
    • Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • October 1, 2007
    • Fort Myers, Florida, USA(heart problems)
  • Spouses
      Cathy CarrollJuly 23, 1983 - October 1, 2007 (his death)
  • Other works
    Inducted into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1974 (inaugural induction).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Won the discus throw event in four consecutive Olympics: 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968.

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