Davey Lopes, a longtime Los Angeles Dodgers infielder and premier base stealer, has died. He was 80. The Dodgers say they learned of his death on Wednesday from his former wife, Lin Lopes. Lopes was a four-time All-Star during his 10 years with the Dodgers, playing in four World Series and winning the 1981 championship.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Davey Lopes signals to the crowd as he heads to the dugout on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1978 in Los Angeles after hitting his second two-run home in the first game of the World Series. Youngster at right is Reggie Smith Jr. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes smiles and laughs in the team’s clubhouse after Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1978, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Davey Lopes hits a home run during an NL playoff baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 5, 1977, Philadelphia. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Davey Lopes hits a home run during an NL playoff baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Oct. 5, 1977, Philadelphia. Los Angeles Dodgers coach Davey Lopes gestures in the dugout during a baseball game in Miami, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012. Los Angeles Dodgers coach Davey Lopes gestures in the dugout during a baseball game in Miami, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes goes flying after forcing out Philadelphias Phillies Bake McBride in the front end of a double play hit into by Philadelphia’s larry Bowa in the first inning of a baseball game, Oct. 4, 1977, in Los Angeles.. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes goes flying after forcing out Philadelphias Phillies Bake McBride in the front end of a double play hit into by Philadelphia’s larry Bowa in the first inning of a baseball game, Oct. 4, 1977, in Los Angeles.. Los Angeles Dodgers Davey Lopes signals to the crowd as he heads to the dugout on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1978 in Los Angeles after hitting his second two-run home in the first game of the World Series. Youngster at right is Reggie Smith Jr. Los Angeles Dodgers Davey Lopes signals to the crowd as he heads to the dugout on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1978 in Los Angeles after hitting his second two-run home in the first game of the World Series. Youngster at right is Reggie Smith Jr. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes smiles and laughs in the team’s clubhouse after Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1978, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Davey Lopes smiles and laughs in the team’s clubhouse after Game 1 of baseball’s World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1978, in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — Davey Lopes, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ record-setting infield of the 1970s and ‘80s and one of baseball’s premier base stealers, died Wednesday. He was 80. The Dodgers were informed of his death by his former wife, Lin Lopes. She told the team Lopes had Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases and died at a hospital in his hometown of East Providence, Rhode Island. Lopes was a four-time All-Star during his 10 years with the Dodgers. He played in four World Series, winning the 1981 championship. He holds the franchise record for most games played at second base with 1,134. His 1,145 games batting leadoff are second in the organization’s history to Maury Wills .The next season, Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, Ron Cey and Lopes began the first of 8 1/2 consecutive years starting together in the infield. Lopes established himself as one of the most prolific base stealers in baseball. He stole 418 bases as a Dodger, the second-highest career total in franchise history behind Wills . Lopes holds the franchise record with an 83.1% career success rate . On Aug. 4, 1974, Lopes became the first Dodger since Wills to steal four bases in a game, and 20 days later, he tied the NL record with five steals against the Cardinals. In 1975, Lopes recorded a then-MLB record 28 consecutive steals without being caught.He led the majors in 1975 with 77 steals and the National League in 1976 with 63. In 1978, he stole 45 bases in 49 attempts. In 1978, Lopes had the best World Series of his career, starting with two home runs in Game 1 against the New York Yankees. He also won a Gold Glove that season. After leaving the Dodgers, he played for the Oakland Athletics , Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros . He stole 557 career bases — 26th in MLB history — while hitting .263 in 1,812 regular-season games with 155 home runs, 614 RBI, 232 doubles and 50 triples. “He was one of the greatest competitors I had the privilege to play with in Chicago, and against when he was with the Dodgers. RIP my friend,” five-time All-Star shortstop Larry Bowa posted on X. After his playing days, Lopes managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 2000-02. He coached with the Orioles, Padres, Nationals, Phillies and Dodgers.Ruben Amaro Jr., an assistant general manager on that 2008 title team, posted on X: “Davey Lopes, the best base stealing coach we’ve ever had. And a great base stealer in his own right. So sad to hear of his passing. Thank you, Davey, for bringing joy to all of us. RIP.” Lopes returned to the Dodgers as the baserunning and first-base coach from 2011-15. He spent his final two seasons in the majors as the Nationals first-base coach from 2016-17.
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