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Felix Mantilla, a winner with the ’57 Braves and champion of Milwaukee youth baseball, dies at 90

Felix Mantilla, a champion with the Milwaukee Braves who continued to make his mark on the community in retirement, has died at age 90.

Mantilla was one of only a handful of players remaining from the Braves 1957 World Series championship team.

The Milwaukee Brewers offered their condolences to his family in a social media post Saturday:

Felix Mantilla reached the major leagues in 1956 with the Milwaukee Braves and played for four teams over 11 seasons.Felix Mantilla reached the major leagues in 1956 with the Milwaukee Braves and played for four teams over 11 seasons.
Felix Mantilla reached the major leagues in 1956 with the Milwaukee Braves and played for four teams over 11 seasons.

“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Felix Mantilla, an iconic figure in Milwaukee who was an inspiration to all of us in the Milwaukee baseball community.