Jul 7 Carl Boenish, American father of BASE jumping, dies at 43 Jul 13 John Davis, American weightlifter (Olympic gold bantamweight 1948, heavyweight 1952), dies from cancer at 63 Jul 14 Al Schacht [Clown prince of baseball], American baseball player, dies at 91 Jul 25 Bryan Hextall, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (NY Rangers; 3-time 1st team NHL All Star), dies from a heart attack at 70 Jul 30 Maurice Tremlett, cricketer (England pace bowler 1948-49), dies Jun 1984 Deaths in Sport by Year Aug 1984 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions