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Typed at the top- "Olympic Track & Field Trials, egp062506- 6/25/80- Eugene, Ore: Al Orter, New York, winds up in tdiscus throw 6/25 and threw the discus a distance of 212'5". The distance was good enough for fourth place for the four time Olympian. Orter is going to Europe this summer for a working vacation, and will compete in a few track meets. But Al said that he will be back for the 1984 Olympics. UPI (Trials) mg/ Max Gutierrez." Tribune caption on the back, Mar. 22, 1983-- "Al Oerter will utilize a computer to train for 1984 Olympics." Photo shows Oerter at the Olympic trials just winding up to throw the discus. He has a number, #320, pinned to the front of his t-shirt. Original Tribune envelope: "Oerter, Al- Kansas Discus Thrower"

Used: Oakland Tribune