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1960s' Mets outfielder Johnny Lewis passed away on July 29, 2018 at age 78.
Lewis played minor-league ball for the Cardinals (1959-64), Mets (1966-67), and Phillies (1968). He played in the majors for the Cardinals in 1964, and for the Mets from 1965-67.
His big break came before the 1965 season, when the Cardinals traded him to the Mets for pitcher Tracy Stallard. 1965 was his only full season in the majors, and the only time he was a regular starter. He started 126 games that season, and appeared in 22 others.
After his playing career, Lewis coached for the Cardinals from 1973-89.
Pensacola News Journal obituary
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1 comment:
This is the first I'd heard of his passing. His obit really was an eye-opener. I remember him with the Mets but I had no idea of him staying in the game so long. Thanks for posting this.
RIP
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