May 1 Ben Lexcen, Australian yacht designer (Australia II 1983 America's Cup), dies of heart disease at 52 May 24 Tom Burtt, New Zealand cricketer (NZ slow left-arm bowler in 11 Tests 1947-53), dies at 73 Apr 1988 Deaths in Sport by Year Jun 1988 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions