Baseball icon Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star and one of MLB's greatest base stealers, has died at the age of 80. Lopes played the majority of his 16-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming a key member of their record-setting infield in the 1970s and 1980s.
During his tenure with the Dodgers, Lopes secured a World Series title in 1981 and made four consecutive All-Star teams. He also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros, continuing his career until age 42 before transitioning into coaching.
Lopes' MLB debut came at age 27 in 1972. After retiring as a player, he remained involved in baseball, serving in various coaching and managerial roles, including bench coach for the Texas Rangers and manager for the Milwaukee Brewers. He retired from coaching in 2017 after 45 consecutive years in the sport.
His legacy includes being part of an unparalleled Dodgers infield alongside Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell. Lopes amassed 557 stolen bases, ranking 26th all-time, and set an MLB record with 38 consecutive stolen bases without being caught in 1975. He was also recognized with a Gold Glove Award in 1978 for his defensive skills. Lopes finished his career with 1,671 hits and a .737 OPS.