- Aug 9 George Preston Marshall, American Pro Football HOF team owner (Washington Redskins 1933-69), dies at 72
Rocky Marciano (1923-1969)
Aug 31 American boxer (undefeated world heavyweight champion 1952-56), dies in a plane crash at 45
Aug 31 American boxer (undefeated world heavyweight champion 1952-56), dies in a plane crash at 45