Apr 14 Cap Anson, American Baseball HOF first baseman (NL batting champion 1881, 88; 8 × NL RBI leader; Chicago White Stockings/Colts) and manager (Philadelphia A's, Chicago White Stockings/Colts, NY Giants), dies from a glandular ailment at 69 Mar 1922 Deaths in Sport by Year Aug 1922 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions