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Rest In Peace Lyman Sheats

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January 21, 2022

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May 30, 2025

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The pinball community learned today that Lyman Sheats passed away. Below are just a few of the memories being shared by the pinball community. His legacy in pinball will live on.

Three friends in Metallica shirts pose together outdoors near trees

Social media post about friendship and loss in the pinball community

Zen Studios post remembering legendary pinball player and programmer Lyman Sheats

Two men in warehouse, one wearing Batman-themed Fighting Crime shirt

Two men in humorous t-shirts at a pinball event

Facebook post remembering a longtime friend and pinball industry colleague

Social media post mourning the loss of a legendary industry professional

Two friends smiling inside a car during a coffee run

Two people standing together at a pinball event, surrounded by pinball machines

Tribute to Lyman F. Sheats Jr., legendary pinball player and designer

Collage of photos remembering Lyman Sheats, a legendary pinball enthusiast

Facebook post mourning Lyman, remembering a pinball industry legend

Tribute to Lyman Sheats Jr., pinball designer, with vintage and modern images

Chicago Gaming Company mourns the passing of Lyman Sheats, pinball programmer

Tribute to Lyman Sheats, legendary pinball player and game designer

Three friends enjoying beers in front of a colorful craft beer menu

Facebook post about pinball podcast episode with personal reflection

Pinball Rebel memorial post for legendary pinball software coder Lyman F. Sheats Jr.

Forum post about Lyman and pinball, remembering a colleague's passion

Pinball machine interior with circuit boards, wiring, and high score display

Forum post paying tribute to Lyman Sheets, pinball game programmer

Pinside forum post about a personal story involving Terminator 2 pinball machine

Silhouette of a person leaning on a table, labeled "Lyman Stance"

Social media post about hosting league on wife's birthday with thoughtful friend

Two men standing together in front of pinball machines at an event

Three friends sitting at a table in a green-lit restaurant or bar

Forum post mourning the loss of Lyman Sheats, pinball programmer and legend

Forum post discussing dedication of a programmer named Lyman to his craft

Person playing pinball machines in a retro arcade with colorful carpeted floor

Long text post about skateboarding, pinball, and a skateshop in Manhattan

Two images of game developers working on Monster Bash pinball machine

Pinball enthusiasts together, remembering Lyman Sheats at a memorial gathering

Smiling pinball champion holding Silver Ball Rumble trophy in 2016

Pinball instructions and tribute to Lyman, a respected game designer

Social media post expressing grief over loss of a dear friend and mentor

People playing pinball machines at a vintage arcade gaming event

Topcast Interview with Lyman Sheats

Slam Tilt Interview with Lyman Sheats

Head2Head Interview with Lyman Sheats

Pinball Profile Interview with Lyman Sheats

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