On April 8, Los Angeles Dodgers mourned the death of their former icon, Davey Lopes. The veteran sportsperson died at the age of 80. In their heartfelt tribute, the Dodgers mentioned that Davey Lopes was the record-setting infielder in 70s and 80s. Besides, they also gave their condolences to the player’s family and friends. The Dodgers’ social media post read:
“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. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.”
The LA Dodgers received the news of Davey’s passing in Rhode Island from his former wife, Lin Lopes. A recreation center in Providence bears his name.
As per TMZ reports, Davey passed away due to complications from his Parkinson’s disease. Lopes was diagnosed with the brain disorder. He was receiving care in a hospice center before he was moved to a hospital in Rhode Island. He died at the hospital with his family around him.
More about Davey Lopes
Davey, a seasoned baseball player, made his major league debut at 27. He was famous for his speed, stealing 557 bases during his 16-year career. Besides spending 10 years with the Dodgers, he also played for the Oakland A’s, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros.
After leaving the Dodgers, he played for:
- Oakland Athletics (1982-84)
- Chicago Cubs (1984-86)
- Houston Astros (1986-87)
He stole 557 bases in his career and ranked 26th in MLB history.
Davey retired from the game in 1987. After that, he moved to coaching and worked with the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres. He became the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers later on.
In his career, the baseball player earned numerous awards, like 4 All-Star selections, 2 World Series rings, and a Gold Glove.
Edited by Sroban Ghosh