Former teammates on Friday recalled John Stearns as a fierce competitor who ... Said former Mets outfielder Lee Mazzilli: “That was the greatest open-field tackle I have seen.” ...

John Stearns’ former Mets teammates were crushed ... said Stearns’ former teammate Doug Flynn. Another teammate, Lee Mazzilli was saddened by the news. “I am heartbroken,” the former ...

Former Mets catcher John Stearns died Thursday night after a ... Added former teammate Lee Mazzilli: "I am heartbroken. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much.

“I am heartbroken,” said Lee Mazzilli, Stearns’ teammate for six years. “John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much. I was amazed when he went to the batting cage on Old ...

Former Mets catcher John Stearns died Thursday night after a ... Added former teammate Lee Mazzilli: "I am heartbroken. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much.

Stearns was selected with the No. 2 overall ... "I am heartbroken," Mets teammate Lee Mazzilli said. "John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much. I was amazed when he went to ...

John Stearns didn’t back away from a fight when ... “I am heartbroken,” said Lee Mazzilli, his teammate for six seasons. “John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much.