Athletes Who Died in July 2014

Alfredo Di Stéfano (1926-2014)

Jul 7 Argentine soccer forward (Spain 31 caps, Argentina 6, Colombia 4; European Cup 1956-60; Real Madrid) and manager (European Cup Winners' Cup: 1980 Valencia), dies from a heart attack at 88

  • Jul 14 Alice Coachman, American athlete (Olympic gold high jump 1948), dies of cardiac arrest at 90
  • Jul 23 Anne Mackenzie, South African long distance athlete, dies at 88
  • Jul 28 Jon Erikson, American swimmer 1st to triple cross English Channel (1981), dies at 58