Said former Mets outfielder Lee Mazzilli: “That was the greatest open-field tackle I have seen.” Lynch recalled Stearns, in his shin guards, returning to the dugout laughing, but manager Joe ...

John Stearns’ former Mets teammates were crushed by news of his death at the age of 71 on Friday after a long cancer battle. ... Another teammate, Lee Mazzilli was saddened by the news.

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.

John Stearns, the catcher who spent ten years with the Mets from 1975 to 1984 and made four All-Star teams, ... “I am heartbroken,” said Lee Mazzilli, Stearns’ teammate for six years.

John Stearns, a four-time All-Star catcher with the New York Mets, died Thursday night. Stearns played 10 years with the Mets and was a coach in New York from 2000-2001.

John Stearns, the catcher who spent ten years with the Mets from 1975 to 1984 and made four All-Star teams, ... “I am heartbroken,” said Lee Mazzilli, Stearns’ teammate for six years.

New York Mets catcher John Stearns at spring training camp in St. Petersburg, Fla., in March 1977. ... “I am heartbroken,” said Lee Mazzilli, his teammate for six seasons.

John Stearns played 10 seasons with the Mets between 1975-84, ... Added former teammate Lee Mazzilli: "I am heartbroken. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much.

John Stearns played 10 seasons with the Mets between 1975-84, ... Added former teammate Lee Mazzilli: "I am heartbroken. John was just a joy to be around. He loved the game so much.