Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71

Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71

Former New York Mets' John Stearns waves during Old-Timers' Day ceremony before a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in New York.

Ex-CU Buffs and Mets great John Stearns never ran from a fight. The Bad Dude isn't backing down from cancer, either.

John Stearns, Former Mets Catcher, Passes Away At 71 - Metsmerized Online

John Stearns, former All-Star catcher, dies at 71 - CBS New York

John Stearns, CU Hall of Famer and former two-sport star, passes away - Denver Sports

John Stearns, ex-Mets All-Star catcher, dead at 71

Former Colorado Buffs great John Stearns passes away – Loveland Reporter-Herald

Very glad you were able to get to Old Timers Day and have the crowd cheer you again” “RIP to a great catcher and even better human being” - New York Mets

MLB world reacts to death of four-time All-Star