January 31 - Lou Bierbauer , 60, second baseman for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh who batted .300 three times, led league in assists five times
February 12 - Francis Richter , 72, sportswriter, editor of annual Reach Guides since 1901, revered for his authoritative commentary on the state of the sport; established first newspaper sports department in 1872, founded ''Sporting Life'' newspaper in 1883; helped form 1882 American Association, assisted in 1891 merger with NL; declined NL presidency in 1907
February 24 - Eddie Plank , 50, pitcher for the Athletics who became the first lefthander to win 200 games, continuing until he had compiled 326 victories; eight-time 20-game winner pitched 2-hit victory in final game of 1913 World Series; 2246 strikeouts ranked sixth all-time upon retirement, 69 shutouts ranked fourth; top lefthander with 410 complete games, held AL career marks for lefthanders in games, innings and starts
March 27 - John Kelly , 69, umpire in the 1880s who officiated in three World Championship Series; played 16 games in 1879 with Syracuse and Troy, also managed Louisville
August 20 - Cal McVey , 75, early star with 1869 Red Stockings who batted .431 in National Association's 1871 debut season, topped .300 mark through 1878; led NA in hits, RBI and total bases twice each, in runs and doubles once
