Sep 5 John Thomson, football player who died in an accidental collision during a match (b. 1909) Sep 20 Sam Morris, Australian cricket all-rounder (1 Test; 1st black & of West Indian origin to rep. Australia in a Test; Victoria CA), dies at 76 Aug 1931 Deaths in Sport by Year Oct 1931 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions