Feb 12 Andrew Greenwood, English cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 49; Yorkshire CCC), dies from tuberculosis at 41 Apr 8 Harry Jupp, English cricketer (scored 63 on Test debut for England in 1877), dies at 47 Jul 30 Charles Absolom, English cricketer (Test for England), dies in a port accident at 43 1888 Deaths in Sport by Year 1890 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions