Led Howard’s Furniture/Western Steer of Denver, NC to back-to-back titles in 1973-1974. Between 1969-1979 his teams compiled a record of 1,059 wins and only 233 losses for a winning percentage of .820. In addition to the back-to-back titles, his teams finished third three times, second once, fourth once, fifth once and 10th in national championship play. Named Howard’s manager in 1964 after playing on team for six years and managed team for 16 years. Was known as a “quiet motivator.” Lutz passed away on April 11, 2012.
