Athletes Who Died in January 1971

  • Jan 9 Elmer Flick, American Baseball HOF outfielder (AL batting champion 1905; NL RBI leader 1900; 2 × AL stolen base leader; Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Bronchos/Naps), dies at 94
  • Jan 16 Philippe Thys, Belgian cyclist (three times winner of Tour de France), dies at 81