When he was 61 , three cardiologists told him he needed a heart transplant , he said .
Oerter had had high blood pressure since he was young and heart problems in later years .
When Oerter was 61 , three cardiologists told Oerter Oerter needed a heart transplant , Oerter said .
Oerter had had high blood pressure since he was young and heart problems in later years .