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Athletes Who Died in October 1971

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  • Oct 13 Stafford Smythe, Canadian NHL executive (President Toronto Maple Leafs 1961–69, 1970-71), dies from an acute stomach ulcer at 50
  • Oct 24 Chuck Hughes, Detroit Lion collapses during game and later, dies



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