Arlie Mucks
American discus thrower and shot putter
About Arlie Mucks
Lived 1891 – 1967 (aged 75). Arlie Mucks was an American discus thrower and shot putter.
Arlie Max Mucks (December 10, 1891 – July 10, 1967) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
In 1912 he finished sixth in the discus throw event and 15th in the two handed discus throw competition. In 1916, he added five feet to the college discus record, throwing 145 feet 11 1/2 inches at the Penn Relays. He was inducted in the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1964.
He died in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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Who was Arlie Mucks?
American discus thrower and shot putter
When was Arlie Mucks born?
Arlie Mucks was born on 10 December 1891 in Oshkosh.
When did Arlie Mucks die?
Arlie Mucks died on 10 July 1967 in Oshkosh.
What was Arlie Mucks's occupation?
Arlie Mucks was a discus thrower and shot putter.
What nationality was Arlie Mucks?
Arlie Mucks was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arlie Mucks. https://biography.guide/arlie-mucks/
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