Lew Krausse, a RHP best remembered for his time on the mound during the 1960s for the Athletics in both Kansas City and Oakland, died on 2/16 at age 77.

Krausse first pitched in the Majors in 1961. After two seasons in the bushes, he returned to the A's in 1964, and pitched for them through 1969. It was with them that he enjoyed his best season in 1966 (14-9, 2.99).

He was dealt to the Brewers and pitched there in 1970-71. Over his final three seasons, he took the mound for three different ballclubs (1972 Red Sox, 1973 Cardinals...1 game and 1974 Braves.

Dave Miedema