The Lewis family gathers at the new sign honoring
patriarch Aubrey C. Lewis, Sr. See more photos of the event at the end
of this article.
Hundreds of people, including family, friends, local dignitaries and
community members gathered at Montclair High School’s Field House on
Sat., Oct. 13 for the dedication of the Aubrey Lewis Sports Complex.
Located at 28 Essex Ave., the complex is comprised of Fortunato Field,
Woodman Field, Furlong Field House, and other structures yet to be
constructed in the area. Lewis graduated in 1954 from Montclair High
School and was a renowned and respected athlete and business man.
Superintendent Kendra V. Johnson led the unveiling ceremony.
Hillside's Drums of Thunder, led by director Lou D'Amico, were on hand
to give a rousing performance. Among the speakers who shared their
thoughts were Mayor Robert Jackson, Board President Laura Hertzog,
former Mountie and former President of the National League Len Coleman
’67, former New York Giant David Tyree ’98, and former Board Vice
President Franklin Turner. Several of Lewis’ family members took the
podium, giving the audience the most personal and heartfelt glimpse into
the life of this Montclair legend.
Read more about Lewis (biography and photos).
Media coverage of the event (TAP into Montclair, Northjersey.com).
Drums of Thunder perform.
From left: Dr. Lezli Baskerville, Superintendent Kendra Johnson, Diane Anglin, Dr. Renee Baskerville.
Former New York Giants player David Tyree '98.
From left: Len Coleman '67, Aubrey Lewis, Jr. '79, Kim Lewis, Mayor Robert Jackson.
MHS football scholar-athlete Willie Matthews '19
Dasia Lewis '21 shares her thoughts.
Unveiling the sign are Aubrey Lewis, Jr. '79 and Aubrey Lewis III.