February 4 - John Clarkson, 47, Hall of Fame pitcher for Chicago, Boston and Cleveland who won over 325 games, then an NL record, with six 30-win seasons including 53 in 1885; pitched 1885 no-hitter, led NL in innings four times and in strikeouts, games and complete games three times each. Rated by many as top 19th century pitcher.
April 6 - Doggie Miller, 44, catcher for Pittsburgh from 1884 to 1893 who scored 80 runs five times, batted .339 for 1894 St. Louis Browns
July 5 - Frank Selee, 49, Hall of Fame manager who guided Boston to five pennants (1891-93, 1895-96), later built foundation of championship Cubs teams; .607 winning percentage was highest among managers of 1500 games, 1284 victories ranked second all-time upon retirement
September 17 - Herman Long, 43, shortstop for the Boston Beaneaters who batted .300 four times, led NL in runs in 1893 and home runs in 1900; set career marks for putouts and total chances, led league in double plays three times and in putouts and fielding average twice each