George Fissler

American swimmer (1906–1975).

Born October 13th, 1906 in New York City.

Died December 18th, 1975 at 69 years old in Martin.

Alfred Fitch

Athletics competitor (1912–1981).

Born December 1st, 1912 in New York City.

Died February 17th, 1981 at 68 years old in Orange.

Robert Stangland

American long and triple jumper (1881-1953).

Born October 5th, 1881 in New York City.

Died December 15th, 1953 at 72 years old in Nyack.

Ernest Riedel

Canoe racer.

Born July 13th, 1901 in New York City.

Died March 26th, 1983 at 81 years old in Miami-Dade County.

Arthur Hotaling

American film director (1873–1938).

Born February 3rd, 1873 in New York City.

Died July 13th, 1938 at 65 years old in California (myocardial infarction).

Viktor Dragunsky

Soviet children's writer (1913–1972).

Born December 1st, 1913 in New York City.

Died May 6th, 1972 at 58 years old in Moscow.

Robert Merrick

American sailor.

Born January 18th, 1971 (age 55 years) in New York City.

James Weekes

American sailor (1911–1977).

Born September 11th, 1911 in New York City.

Died June 13th, 1977 at 65 years old in Dublin.

John Hein

Olympic wrestler (1886-1963).

Born January 27th, 1886 in New York City.

Died August 29th, 1963 at 77 years old in New York City.

Tracy Jaeckel

American fencer (1905–1969).

Born February 5th, 1905 in New York City.

Died August 6th, 1969 at 64 years old in Point O' Woods.