Summary
Davey Johnson, a former baseball player and manager, has passed away at the age of 82. Johnson was known for winning two World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and leading the New York Mets to a championship as a manager in 1986.
Key Facts
- Davey Johnson passed away at 82 years old after a long illness.
- As a player, Johnson won two World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles.
- He managed the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986.
- Johnson played 13 major league seasons during his career.
- He won the Gold Glove award three times and was an All-Star four times.
- Johnson managed several teams, including the Mets, Reds, Dodgers, and Nationals.
- He was named Manager of the Year in both the American League (1997) and the National League (2012).
