George Mallory (1886-1924) Jun 8 English mountain climber ("because it is there"), dies in a climbing accident at 37 Jun 24 Willie Fernie, Scottish golfer (British Open 1883), dies at 69 Jun 28 Jack Darragh, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (Stanley Cup 1911, 20-21, 23; Ottawa Senators), dies of peritonitis at 33 May 1924 Deaths in Sport by Year Aug 1924 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions