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Former Hammers striker Eddie Lewis has died in hospital in South Africa aged
76
03.05.2011
Former West Ham United forward Eddie Lewis has died in Johannesburg at the
age of 76. The Manchester-born attacker scored 15 goals in 36 appearances
between 1956 and 1958, playing a key role as the Hammers ultimately returned
to the top flight ahead of the club's golden age in the 60s. Having helped
West Ham to promotion, he did the same for Leyton Orient when they reached
the top flight in 1962.
A former 'Busby Babe' at Manchester United, he had moved to east London from
Preston North End in an exchange deal that saw Frank O'Farrell move in the
other direction. Lewis later played for Folkestone Town and managed Ford
Sports in the Greater London League. He then emigrated to South Africa and
spent the last four decades in the country.
Hugely respected in his adopted country, which also became home to Johnny
Byrne, Johnny Sissons and Andy Malcolm, Lewis was a well-known TV pundit and
was involved with several different clubs. His work also took him to the
1998 FIFA World Cup with the national team, as well as two CAF African Cup
of Nations tournaments. The club would like to send their condolences to his
family and friends.
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'BUSBY BABE' EDDIE LEWIS DIES
Sporting Life
Former Manchester United and West Ham striker Eddie Lewis has died in
Johannesburg at the age of 76. Lewis was one of the original 'Busby Babes'
in the early 1950s, but he struggled to earn a regular place at Old Trafford
as he competed with the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton, Tommy Taylor and Dennis
Viollet. He moved on to Preston, where he scored on his debut, before being
signed by West Ham in a swap deal with Frank O'Farrell in 1956. Lewis netted
15 goals in his 36 appearances for the Hammers and played a key role in
helping the east Londoners earn promotion back on Division One in the
1957/58 season. He went on to play for Leyton Orient and Folkestone Town
before ending a brief spell in management to emigrate to South Africa, where
he took on coaching roles with several teams. Lewis was also a
well-respected analyst with the TV channel Supersport before ill health
forced him into retirement, although he remained a technical advisor with
Moroka Swallows during his battle with cancer.
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