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Wanda Carole took this picture of Lew and Buck, and she really likes it. Hear Lew's story about growing up in Port Neches on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford)

Lew played on the Port Neches Little League Yankees for three years. Photo of Lew as a 10-year old. Hear him tell about playing Little League ball on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo from Buck Ford)

Lew was an All Star pitcher in Port Neches Little League. Hear Lew tell about his early baseball experiences in Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Lew played football for the Indians during his four years at PN-G. Here is Lew (# 48) with his friend Ben Jeffrey on the sideline of a 9th grade game. Hear about Lew's days at PN-G on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Lew was a two-year letterman for the Indians, and played on the 1992 district championship team. Hear Lew reminisce about his years at PN-G on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Lew was a summa cum laude graduate of PN-G. PN-G football legend Jeff Bergeron delivered the commencement address that night in May 1994. Here Jeff talks to Lew after graduation ceremonies. Hear Lew talk about his years at PN-G on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Lew made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2003. The Twins were Central Division Champions three times during Lew's five years there. He made an impact there that Twins fans still talk about today. Hear the incredible story of Lew's early years in baseball on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Lew was a fan favorite on the Twins. Here is a picture of Lew looking over fan mail in 2004. Hear Lew talk about his journey to pro baseball on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Lew liked this picture. He sent it to his dad as an 8x10. Hear Lew tell about how he went from PN-G high school to pro baseball on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In 2008, Lew played for the Hanshin (Japan) Tigers. Hear Lew talk about his journey to pro baseball on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

In 2012, Lew was signed by the Baltimore Orioles and was a part of their playoff run that included a 5 - 1 win over the Texas Rangers in the American League Wild Card. Hear Lew's incredible story on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Family photo taken in the visitors' players area following the Orioles Wild Card win over the Rangers in 2012. Lew scored a run in Baltimore's 5 - 1 win. (L to R) Wanda Carole, Buck, Lew, Christy, Shelby. Lew's sons Jordan and Jake.

Lew played in the Dominican League Championship Series in 2014 and 2016, and was named Series MVP in both of them. In 2014, he played with the winning Tigres del Licey, and in 2016 he played with the winning Leones del Escogito. In the picture above he holds the Championship trophy and the MVP trophy for the Leones del Escogito.

Lew and Gladys following the Leones del Escogito winning the Dominican League Championship, and Lew being named MVP of the Series for a second time.

Lew has been associated with the Long Island Ducks for several years. In 2014, he was named Atlantic League Player for the Year, and the Ducks created a souvenir statue for their fans to commemorate Lew's accomplishment. Lew is presently a player/coach for the Ducks.

When Lew first got called up to the majors in May, 2003, Buck and Buck's 83-year old mother Irene flew to San Diego to watch Lew and the Twins play the Padres. At that time, we didn't know how long Lew's baseball career would be. This picture was taken at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.

In 2006, the Twins played the Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston. A lot of friends and family came out to support him. In this picture are Lew, Buck, and Lew's brother Shelby.

In May of 2012, Lew was in Sugar Land playing for the Long Island Ducks against the Skeeters. His family turned out for him. Just a few days later, Lew signed a Triple-A contract with the Orioles, and by the end of July Lew was once again in the majors as part of Baltimore's playoff run. (Pictured L to R Jake, Jordan, Lew, Faith, Buck, Wanda Carole, Shelby, and Christy.)