Nov 18 Conn Smythe, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame team owner (Toronto Maple Leafs 1927-61; Stanley Cup x 8), dies of heart failure at 85 Nov 21 Jim Parks Sr, Kent cricket all-rounder (only Test for England), dies Nov 22 Herbert Wade, cricketer (South African batsman and captain 1935-36), dies Nov 23 Herby Wade, South African cricket batsman and captain (10 Tests, 327 runs; Natal), dies at 75 Nov 26 Pete DePaolo, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1925; first driver to average > 100mph at Indy, recording 101.13mph), dies at 82 Oct 1980 Deaths in Sport by Year Dec 1980 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions