- Jan 8 Albert Asher, New Zealand dual-code rugby union and rugby league winger (RU 11 caps; RL Australasia 2 Tests, NZ 1), dies at 85
- Jan 11 Wally Pipp, American baseball first baseman (World Series 1923; AL HR leader 1916, 17; NY Yankees), dies from a heart attack at 71
- Jan 28 Tich Freeman, English cricket leg-spin bowler (12 Tests, 66 wickets; Kent CCC), dies at 76
- Jan 30 Vic Jackson, Australian cricketer (NS, Leicestershire off-spinner), dies in a car crash at 48
Baseball Players
Basketball Stars
Boxers
Footballers
NFL Stars
Tennis Champions