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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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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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