Feb 5 Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn, American HOF pitcher, 1880-91 (won MLB record 60 games & Triple Crown 1884; no-hitter 1883; Providence Grays, Boston Beaneaters, and 3 other teams), dies at 42 Dec 1896 Deaths in Sport by Year Dec 1897 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions