Cary Middlecoff (1921-1998)
Sep 1 American golfer (US Open 1949, 56; US Masters 1955), dies at 77
Florence Griffith Joyner (1959-1998)
Sep 21 American athlete (Olympic gold 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay 1988; WR 100m: 10.49; 200m: 21.34 1988), dies of an epileptic seizure at 38
- Sep 27 Doak Walker, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1948; Pro Bowl 1950-51, 53–55; First-team All-Pro 1950–51, 53–54; Detroit Lions), dies from ski accident injuries at 71
- Sep 27 Narita Brian, Japanese racehorse, world's top earner until 2000 (b. 1991)
Dan Quisenberry (1953-1998)
Sep 30 American MLB player (5-time AL saves leader), dies of a brain tumor at 45
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