Davey Lopes
Legendary Dodger Lifeless At 80
… After Parkinson’s Battle
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Dodgers legend Davey Lopes, a 2x World Collection champion and 4x All-Star, died following issues from Parkinson’s illness, TMZ Sports activities has realized.
He was 80 years outdated.
Lopes, who had been identified with the progressive mind dysfunction, had been receiving care in a hospice heart earlier than being transferred to a hospital in Rhode Island, the place he handed away surrounded by his household.
The longtime massive leaguer, who did not attain the majors till he was 27, was identified for his velocity on the bottom paths … racking up 557 stolen bases over his 16-season profession.
Along with 10 years in Los Angeles, Davey additionally performed for the Oakland A’s, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros.
After retiring as a participant in 1987, Davey went into teaching, touchdown jobs with the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and San Diego Padres earlier than being employed as supervisor of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2000.
Davey left the sport with a ton of accolades and {hardware} … together with 4 All Stars, 2 World Collection rings, and a Gold Glove, amongst others.
R.I.P.
