Davey Lopes, the longtime Los Angeles Dodgers standout and two-time World Series champion, has died at the age of 80 after complications from Parkinson’s disease. He had been receiving care in hospice before being moved to a hospital in Rhode Island, where he died surrounded by family.
Lopes was one of the most recognizable speed threats of his era, finishing his 16-season major league career with 557 stolen bases. He also built a reputation as a reliable defender and all-around contributor, which helped him earn four All-Star selections and a Gold Glove.
A late start, then a memorable rise
Lopes did not reach the majors until age 27, but he made the most of his opportunity. His burst on the bases quickly turned him into a valuable leadoff presence and one of the hardest players to contain once he reached first base.
He spent 10 seasons with the Dodgers and also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros. Across that run, he became part of a championship core that left a lasting mark on the franchise and on baseball’s larger memory of the 1970s.
Career achievements and legacy
His career résumé included four All-Star selections, two World Series titles, and a Gold Glove. Those honors reflected both his consistency and his ability to impact games in multiple ways, from defense to base running to veteran leadership.
After retiring as a player in 1987, Lopes moved into coaching and later managing. He worked with the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres before taking over as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2000.
Davey Lopes at a glance
- 80 years old at the time of his death
- 557 career stolen bases
- 16-season major league career
- 4-time All-Star
- 2-time World Series champion
- Gold Glove winner
Lopes’ death marks the loss of another well-known figure from one of baseball’s most successful Dodgers eras, and his speed, durability, and steady presence remain part of the record he left behind.
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