See also: 1920 in sports, other events of 1921, 1922 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'.

Football (American)

• Chicago Staleys later the Chicago Bears win the 1921 American Professional Football Association title. The APFA later became the National Football League.

Football (Australian Rules)

• Victorian Football League - Richmond wins the 24th VFL Premiership (Richmond 5.6 (36) d Carlton 4.8 (32))

Football (Soccer)

• Football League expands with the addition of the Third Division North. The Third Division becomes the Third Division South.

Events

Births

• April 1 - Beau Jack, American boxer (d. 2000)

Deaths