Mar 3 Tom Creavy, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1931), dies of a heart attack at 68 Mar 23 Ted Anderson, English footballer, 1929-48 (Torquay United, West Ham United, and 3 other teams), dies at 67 Feb 1979 Deaths in Sport by Year Apr 1979 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions