Jul 6 Vincent Valentine, West Indian cricket pace bowler (England 1933), dies Jul 21 Ralph Craig, American athlete (Olympic gold 100/200m 1912), dies at 83 Jul 31 Rollie Hemsley, American baseball catcher (5-time MLB All Star), dies of a heart attack at 65 Jun 1972 Deaths in Sport by Year Aug 1972 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions