Jan 22 Pascual PĂ©rez, Argentine boxer (World flyweight champion 1954-60; Olympic gold Flyweight 1948), dies at 50 Jan 29 Buster Nupen, South African cricket all-rounder (17 Tests, 50 wickets; one eye only), dies at 75 Dec 1976 Deaths in Sport by Year Feb 1977 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions