Dec 7 Albert Griffiths ("Young Griffo"), Australian boxer (World Featherweight champion 1890-92), dies of apoplexy at 56 Dec 18 Harry Barrett, British athlete (WR marathon 2:42:31 1909), dies at 47 Dec 21 Jack Saunders, cricketer (79 wickets-14 Tests for Aust 1902-08), dies Nov 1927 Deaths in Sport by Year Jan 1928 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions