Davey Lopes, Dodgers legend and World Series winner, dies at 80
Davey Lopes, a key member of the Dodgers' famed infield during the team's 1970s and 1980s success, has died at age 80.
Davey Lopes, a key member of the Dodgers ' famed infield during the team's 1970s and 1980s success, died Wednesday, the organization said. "The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80," the franchise said in a memorial post on social media. "Lopes was a member of the team's record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest base-stealers in MLB history.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends. " A four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion, Lopes spent 10 seasons with the Dodgers and was a key part of one of baseball's most celebrated infields alongside Steve Garvey, Bill Russell and Ron Cey. Known for his speed and discipline at the plate, Lopes recorded 557 stolen bases over his 16-year major league career and was widely regarded as one of the premier leadoff hitters of his era.
He led the National League in stolen bases in 1975 and was a key contributor to the Dodgers' World Series championship in 1981. 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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