Davey Lopes’s baseball legacy spanned from East Providence to LA, from diamond to clubhouse as a leader
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Davey Lopes, a legendary baseball player and coach, passed away at 80 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He had a 49-year career in professional baseball, playing and coaching for several teams, including the Dodgers, and won two World Series rings.
Davey Lopes was a second baseman from East Providence who played 16 seasons in the major leagues. He was a four-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, and helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series. Lopes was also a successful coach, earning another World Series ring with the 2008 Phillies. He spent 49 years in professional baseball, including 45 years at the highest level as a player, coach, or manager. Lopes started his career in Rhode Island, playing in the Fox Point Little League and attending Iowa Wesleyan College and Washburn University. He was recruited by the Dodgers in 1968 and became a key player in their infield.
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