Notable Deaths From The St. Louis Sports World During 2018

It’s time to take a look back and remember the notable figures from the St. Louis sports world who died in 2018, listed in chronological order:

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Johnny Lewis: From Pupil To Mentor With Cardinals

Johnny Lewis, a prospect considered to have more potential than Lou Brock, overcame personal tragedy, rebounded from setbacks in his playing career and became a pioneering coach for the Cardinals.

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Cardinals' Moves Provide 'Peek At The Future'; Medical Report On Kolten Wong & Dominic Leone; Sending Condolences To Johnny Lewis & Manny Guerra

The Cardinals came out of the non-waiver Trade Deadline as a club seemingly straddling a line between next year and now.

St. Louis Official Site

Luke Gregerson Is Making No Progress; Tommy Pham Gets A Day Off; Chasen Shreve Finding His Way; Willie McGree Remembers Johnny Lewis

As he sat on a wall down the left-field line next to his translator, Eugene Koo, righthander Seung Hwan Oh, a Cardinals reliever for the past two seasons but now with Colorado, pondered the state of the Cardinals’ relief corps. Only John Brebbia remains active from the bullpen Oh had a place in a year ago at this time.

Post-Dispatch

Chasen Shreve Will Join Cardinals On Monday; Jose Martinez Scratched; Dominic Leone, Adam Waionwright Throw; Matt Carpenter's Bat Breaks, Heads To Hall; Johnny Lewis Dies; Extra Bases

The weekend “revamping” of the Cardinals’ bullpen continues Monday as lefty Chasen Shreve will join the group and become the fifth new reliever in four days for the team.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Still Open To Deals With Eye On Future; Another Trade Asset; Carlos Martinez Scheduled To Start Monday; Jose Martinez Scratched From Lineup; Johnny Lewis Passes Away At Age 78

Though he didn't want to handicap the chances of the Cardinals executing another deal ahead of Tuesday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, general manager Michael Girsch said Sunday that the organization is "still exploring things" that will forward the club's plans to reconstruct its roster.

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Cardinals Helped Chuck Carr Shift Into Fast Lane

Chuck Carr, a switch-hitting speedster who appealed to the Cardinals but didn’t fit into their plans, found a home with the expansion Marlins.

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Jose Oquendo Packed Potent Pennant Punch For Cardinals

By any definition, Jose Oquendo was a giant killer.

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Looking Back At 1967 Through Bob Gibson's Eyes

On July 15, 1967 at Busch Stadium II, Bob Gibson took a Roberto Clemente smash off his right leg in the fourth inning of the Cardinals-Pittsburgh Pirates game. Typical of Gibson, the righthander stayed in to face three more hitters, unusually walking two of them, before coming out of the game. But there might have been a reason for his control lapse. His leg was found to be broken.

Post-Dispatch

Phil Gagliano Was 'Secret Weapon' For Cardinals Long Before Jose Oquendo

Phil Gagliano isn’t going to be inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame. His name won’t be celebrated in front of big crowds at Ballpark Village, chiseled on a bronze plaque, surrounded by red jackets and loud applause.

Post-Dispatch

Trade To Cardinals Revived Career Of Tracy Stallard

Tracy Stallard had a reputation for being a victim. The Cardinals gave him a chance to be a victor. The right-handed pitcher took advantage of the opportunity.

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Cubs Knew Lou Brock Was On Verge Of Stardom In 1964

Lou Brock was expected to have a breakout year in 1964 _ with the Cubs, not the Cardinals.

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