Feb 1 Jim Christy, South African cricket batsman (10 Tests; top score 103 1932; Transvaal, Queensland), dies at 66 Feb 26 Edward van der Merwe, South African cricket wicket-keeper (2 Tests in 30's), dies at 67 Jan 1971 Deaths in Sport by Year Mar 1971 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions