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Mack Lewis received John Steadman Lifetime Achievement Award at The Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame's 2002 induction class on May 16th at Martin's West. In top row (from left) are Carlton Bailey, ex-NFL linebacker; Charlie Messenger, 1960s Villanova track and field standout; Bill Ripken, former Orioles second base man, and Tim Wittman, longtime Blast star. Seated next to "Mr. Mack" is former Maryland athletic director Jim Kehoe.
New Home For Mr. Mack & His Boys
Mack Lewis for over 50 years has guided and inspired thousands of Baltimore’s young men at his humble Eager Street Gym. The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation was formed in 2001 to assure the continuance of Lewis's lifelong dedication to the youth of East Baltimore. The first goal was to provide better facilities. Working with local builders, engineers, painters, electricians and lumberman under the direction of the Struever Brothers, Eccles and Rouse, the Foundation accomplish their first goal this summer. On July 10th, state and local dignitaries led by Baltimore's Mayor Martin O'Malley and Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend presided over a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a new home, (in the Church Square shopping center on Caroline St.), for Mr. Mack's storied program. Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Mr. Mack at the opening of the new Mack Lewis Gym in East Baltimore.		Former World Heavyweight Champ Rahman, and Mack Lewis* When Hasim Rahman first entered Mack's Gym in 1993, he was a youth in trouble, but Mack Lewis saw something special. On April 21st, 2001 in Brakpan, South Africa, Rahman became the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Immediately after the fight Rahman announced how grateful he was to Lewis. *Photo by Doug Kapustin: Baltimore Sun
			Tank Hill has been with Lewis since the early 50's. Under Mack's training, Hill developed the skills that led to his induction into MD Boxing Hall of Fame. Hill is Mr. Mack's "right hand" and now trains future stars.
	Vince Johns works tirelessly, organizing almost everything related to Mr. Mack's programs. He is deeply involved with the Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation, serving as Vice President, organizing boxing events, and overseeing the launch of the after school programs.		Marty King has been involved in The Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation from its inception. King has served as President of the Foundation, and currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer.

Vince Pettway, former World Welterweight Champion works as a trainer, giving back to others what her learned from years with Mr. Mack. Working under Mr. Mack and Tank Hill, Vince will be training new fighters to follow his path with the goal of becoming a World Champion.

Al Goldstein, the outstanding writer for the Baltimore Sunpapers, has followed Mr. Mack for decades both professional and as a personal friend. We have included some past articles Al has written . Goldstein served as Secretary of the Foundation, and today works in any capacity needed to help his friend continue in his tireless efforts to make Baltimore better.