Al Oerter (1936-2007)
Oct 1 American discus thrower (Olympic gold 1956, 60, 64, 68), dies of heart failure aged 71
- Oct 2 Tex Coulter, American NFL defensive lineman (All Pro 1948, 51-52; Pro Bowl 1951-52; NY Giants), dies at 82
- Oct 7 Norifumi Abe, Japanese motorcycle road racer, dies in road accident at 32
- Oct 19 Michael Maidens, English footballer with Hartlepool United (b. 1987)
- Oct 20 Max McGee, American football wide receiver, punter (NFL C'ship 1961, 62, 65, 66, 67; Super Bowl I, II; Pro Bowl 1961; Green Bay Packers), dies at 75
- Oct 26 Nicolae Dobrin, Romanian footballer (b. 1947)
- Oct 29 Christian d'Oriola, French fencer (4-time Olympic gold foils 1948, 52, 56), dies at 79
- Oct 30 John Woodruff, American athlete (Olympic gold 800m 1936), dies at 92
- Oct 31 Ray Gravell, Welsh rugby union footballer (Wales and the British Lions), dies of a heart attack at 56
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