A memorial service Sunday at Milwaukee’s Journey House, located at 2110 W. Scott St., marked the passing of another local major league baseball icon, whose influence and accomplishments went far beyond his playing career.
Former Milwaukee Brave Felix Mantilla, who played on the city’s last World Series winner in 1957, died January 10, 2025, at age 90, after living for decades in the area.
The native of Isabela, Puerto Rico, played for the Braves from 1956-’61. He continued his career with the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros, before being signed and released (after suffering an injury) by the Chicago Cubs in 1967.