1877 in sports - Definition and Overview

See also: 1876 in sports, other events of 1877, 1878 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.

Boat race

• Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Dead Heat

Cricket

• Australia defeats England in the first ever Test match by 45 runs

Football (Soccer)

• FA Cup Wanderers FC beat Oxford University 2-1 (aet)

Tennis

• First open tournament held at Wimbledon

Births

Deaths