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Davey Lopes, 4-Time MLB All-Star and Dodgers World Series Champion, Dies at 80
- Davey Lopes, a premier base stealer and member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' iconic 1970s infield, died Wednesday at age 80; the Dodgers announced his death in Rhode Island.
- On June 23, 1973, Lopes joined Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey to form a quartet that anchored the Dodgers' infield for 8 1/2 consecutive years.
- With an 83.1% career success rate, Lopes stole 557 bases to rank 26th in MLB history, notably leading the majors with 77 steals in 1975.
- Following his 1987 retirement, Lopes managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000 to 2002 and coached for the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Dodgers.
- Lopes is survived by his brothers, Patrick and John, and sisters, Jean, Judith, Mary and Nina, leaving a legacy as a hard-nosed, respected player in Major League Baseball.
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Davey Lopes Cause of Death Revealed After Sudden Confusion Leaves Fans Stunned
Davey Lopes, the celebrated Los Angeles Dodgers World Series champion and former Phillies first base coach, has died at the age of 80. The cause of death was initially unclear, leaving fans and the baseball community in shock. It has now been confirmed that Lopes passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease, bringing to an end the life of one of Major League Baseball's most prolific base stealers and a member of the iconic Dodgers '…
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Read Full ArticleDavey Lopes, who sped to Phillies infamy on ‘Black Friday’ before coaching with the team, has died at 80
His speed in 1977 helped turn a memorable afternoon at Veterans Stadium into a painful collapse, but he later made good years later by teaching the 2008 champion Phillies to run like him.
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