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Gary Roger Lewis (February 22, 1942 – December 12, 1986) was a professional American football running back in the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers (1964–1969) and the New Orleans Saints (1970). Lewis was one of three 1964 San Francisco 49ers teammates (with Bob Waters and Matt Hazeltine) who died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.[1]

Gary Lewis

No. 22
Position:	FB/RB
Personal information
Born:	(1942-02-22)February 22, 1942 New Orleans, Louisiana
Died:	December 12, 1986(1986-12-12) (aged 44)
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	San Francisco (CA) Poly
College:	Arizona State
NFL Draft:	1964 / Round: 6 / Pick: 71
AFL Draft:	1964 / Round: 22 / Pick: 169
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (1964–1969) New Orleans Saints (1970)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards: 343-1421 Receptions-yards: 72-604 Touchdowns: 18
Player stats at NFL.com

Notes

External links

• Fimrite, Ron (August 24, 1987). "The Battle of His Life: Bob Waters is Looking for Answers to a Deadly Illness Afflicting Former 49ers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 15, 2009.

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