- Sep 2 Willy Mairesse, Belgian auto racer (13 F1 GP; Nürburgring 1000km 1963; GT Spa GP 1965; Targa Florio 1966), dies from suicide at 40
- Sep 3 John Lester, American cricketer, dies at 98
- Sep 6 Arthur Friedenreich, Brazilian football player, dies at 77
- Sep 9 Cecil Dixon, South African cricket off-spinner (1913-14, dismissed Hobbs twice), dies at 78