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Brian Oldfield competing in 1973, after he joined the professional International Track Association.
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Brian Oldfield
Died on March 26, 2017 at age 71
A brash shot-putter, Oldfield became a superstar in an often-overlooked sport by mastering a technique that let him throw the 16-pound metal ball farther than anyone in his day.
Notable Deaths 2017
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