From Jsonline: It made everyone's day brighter when Johnny Logan showed up at Miller Park.
"He's been such a fixture in Milwaukee and with the organization," said Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, a close friend of the former Milwaukee Braves shortstop.
"No matter what he did, he was always a Brewer. He wasn't a Brave — he was a Brewer. He loved baseball. He loved being with the Brewers, he really did."
It was with great sadness that everyone associated with the Milwaukee Braves and Brewers learned Friday night that Logan died at Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was 86.
Logan, who made his home in Milwaukee after retiring, was at Miller Park as recently as last Sunday, visiting with Uecker and other friends, including former Milwaukee Sentinel sports columnist Bud Lea.
Logan, who battled several health issues and was using a wheelchair of late, entered the hospital Tuesday with circulation problems in his legs and feet. He developed an infection that spread quickly and contributed to his death.
Logan's three sons, Jimmy, John Daniel and Jeff, were at his side when he died.
"He was a fighter," said Jimmy. "He lasted a long time. He was suffering a little bit but went peacefully at the end."
Logan played for the Braves from 1953 to June 15, 1961, when he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Gino Cimoli. He played for the Pirates through the 1963 season.
In a 13-year career, Logan batted .268 with 93 home runs, 547 runs batted in, 651 runs scored and 1,407 hits in 1,503 games. He was a four-time all-star, including three in a row from 1957-'59. http://www.jsonline.com/sports/johnny-logan-was-spark-plug-of-champion-braves-b9972834z1-219080931.html
I never got to see him play but I heard a lot about him when I read about the Milwaukee Braves and their history and I learned he was quite a hometown hero.
So, RIP, Johnny Logan and thanks for all you did for Milwaukee.
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