Dec 1 Bobby Layne, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (NFL champion 1952-53, 57; 6 x Pro Bowl; Detroit Lions), dies of cardiac arrest at 59 Dec 20 Joe DeSa, American baseball player (b. 1959) Nov 1986 Deaths in Sport by Year Jan 1987 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions