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Athletes Who Died in July 1984

  • Jul 7 Carl Boenish, American father of BASE jumping, dies at 43
  • Jul 13 John Davis, American weightlifter (Olympic gold bantamweight 1948, heavyweight 1952), dies from cancer at 63
  • Jul 14 Al Schacht [Clown prince of baseball], American baseball player, dies at 91
  • Jul 25 Bryan Hextall, Canadian Hockey HOF right wing (Stanley Cup 1940 NY Rangers; 3 x NHL 1st team All Star), dies from a heart attack at 70
  • Jul 30 Maurice Tremlett, cricketer (England pace bowler 1948-49), dies