Summary
Davey Lopes, a former Los Angeles Dodgers player and four-time All-Star, passed away at the age of 80. Lopes was part of the Dodgers' successful infield in the 1970s and played in the Major Leagues for 16 seasons. He later had a long career as a coach and won a World Series as a player in 1981 with the Dodgers and as a coach in 2008 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Key Facts
- Davey Lopes passed away at age 80.
- He was a four-time All-Star and played Major League Baseball for 16 seasons.
- Lopes was part of the 1981 World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers team.
- He played for teams including the Dodgers, Oakland A's, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros.
- Lopes coached after retiring and managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000 to 2002.
- He won a World Series as a coach with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008.
- Lopes retired with a .263 batting average and 557 stolen bases.
- He was known for being an excellent base-stealer and won a Gold Glove in 1978.
