Born in Astoria, New York, Al Oerter began his career at the age of 15 when a discus landed at his feet and he threw it back past the crowd of throwers.
Born in Astoria, New York, Al Oertergrew up in New Hyde Park and attendend Sewanaka High School. He began his career at the age of 15 when a discus landed at his feet and he threw it back past the crowd of throwers.