Feb 4 John Clarkson, American Baseball HOF pitcher (Triple Crown 1889; no-hitter 1885; 3 × NL wins leader; 3 × NL strikeout leader; Chicago White Stockings, Boston Beaneaters), dies of mental illness & pneumonia at 47 Sep 1908 Deaths in Sport by Year May 1909 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions