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Al Oerter
(1936-2007)
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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.
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Known for
16 Days of Glory
7.7
Self - Olympic Flag Bearer
1985
Our World
9.1
TV Series
Self - Olympic Discus Medalist
1986 • 1 ep
The Way It Was
7.5
TV Series
Self
1976 • 1 ep
The Al Oerter Comeback
Short
Self
1994
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Height
6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Born
September 19
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1936
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Died
October 1
,
2007
Fort Myers, Florida, USA
(heart problems)
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Cathy Carroll
July 23, 1983 - October 1, 2007 (his death)
Other works
Inducted into the National Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1974 (inaugural induction).
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1 Biographical Movie
1 Article
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Won the discus throw event in four consecutive Olympics: 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968.
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