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Otis Davis (1932-2024) Athlete, memoirist. Otis Davis was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and died in North Bergen, New Jersey. He was a winner of two gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Full Name

Otis Crandall Davis

Locations

Bronx

Author's Timeline

1932

Birth

Otis Crandall Davis was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on July 12, 1932.

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Other Life Event

Bronx County: Following his competitive career, Mr. Davis ran youth sports programs in the Bronx, New York.

2023

Literary Work

Destiny’s Daredevil: The Autobiography of an Olympic Champion Helping Others Cross the Finish Line
Christian Faith
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Memoir.

2024

Death

Otis Davis died in hospice care in North Bergen, New Jersey, on September 14, 2024.

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