Athletes Who Died in June 1979

  • Jun 4 Edward Dawson, cricketer (England batsman in 5 Tests 1927-30), dies
  • Jun 6 Janina Spychajowa-Kurkowska, Polish archer (record 5x women's world championships), dies at 78
  • Jun 9 Cyclone Taylor, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame rover (Stanley Cup 1909 Ottawa, 1915 Vancouver), dies at 94
  • Jun 17 Duffy Lewis, American baseball left fielder (World Series 1912, 15, 16; Boston Red Sox), dies at 91
  • Jun 22 Louis Chiron, Monégasque racing driver, dies at 79
  • Jun 22 Paul Smart, American yachtsman (Olympic gold star class 1948), dies at 87
  • Jun 29 Ben Barnett, Australian cricketer (4 Tests for Australia 1938), dies at 71