Athletes who died on October 1

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on October 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1956 Stan Ockers Belgian bicyclist (Tour de France 1955

  Stan Ockers was a prominent Belgian professional cyclist who achieved significant success in road racing, notably winning the Tour de France...

• 2023 Tim Wakefield

  Tim Wakefield was a renowned Major League Baseball pitcher who spent most of his 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox, famous for his...