Feb 6 Sam Maguire, Irish Republican and Gaelic footballer (b. 1879) Feb 26 Willie Simms, American jockey (US Champion Jockey by wins 1893, 94; Kentucky Derby 1896, 98; Preakness Stakes 1898; Belmont Stakes 1893, 94), dies at 57 Jan 1927 Deaths in Sport by Year Mar 1927 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions