Former Milwaukee Braves All-Star Johnny Logan passes away

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Former Milwaukee Braves All-Star shortstop and Milwaukee Brewers scout Johnny Logan passed away Friday evening, August 9th. He was 86.

Logan was honored by the Brewers last month with the unveiling of his plaque at Miller Park's "Walk of Fame."

He played in Milwaukee from 1953-1961 and was a member of the Braves World Series Championship team in 1957.

The Brewers issued the following statement:

"Johnny Logan was a longtime friend to Milwaukee baseball. His connection to both the Brewers, and the Braves, and the Milwaukee community was very strong. Virtually every person associated with the Milwaukee Brewers has been touched by Johnny through his many visits to the ballpark and terrific stories about his time in the game. We will miss Johnny deeply and will never forget his colorful character and personality."

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