- Jan 11 Johnny Briggs, English cricket all-rounder (33 Tests; 118 wickets @ 17.75), dies of complications from an epileptic seizure at 39
- Mar 7 James "Pud" Galvin, American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (no-hitters 1880, 84; Buffalo Bisons), dies at 45
- Aug 10 George Vernon, cricketer (scored 11* & 3 in only England Test), dies