Sep 2 Pierre de Coubertin, French educator and historian (founder International Olympic Committee; President IOC 1896–1925), dies of a heart attack at 74 Sep 29 Ray Ewry, American track and field athlete (8 Olympic golds 1900, 04, 08), dies at 63 Aug 1937 Deaths in Sport by Year Oct 1937 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions