Davey Lopes, Dodgers Great and Legendary Base Stealer, Dies at 80
Los Angeles Dodgers great Davey Lopes has died at the age of 80. “The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80,” the team announced Wednesday morning. “Lopes was a member of the team’s…
Los Angeles Dodgers great Davey Lopes has died at the age of 80. “The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80,” the team announced Wednesday morning. “Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest basestealers in MLB history.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends. ” The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80. Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest basestealers in MLB history.
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com/dJkOk0CWbP — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 8, 2026 Lopes played for the Dodgers from 1972 to 1981, and he served as a coach for the team from 2011 to 2015. He also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. Furthermore, he managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons and coached for six other teams, including the Dodgers.