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Davey Lopes, Four-Time MLB All-Star and Dodgers Captain, Dies at 80
Davey Lopes, a former Major League Baseball second baseman from East Providence, Rhode Island, died on Wednesday at age 80 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He played 16 seasons primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning four All-Star selections and a Gold Glove award. Lopes later coached and managed in MLB for over 45 years.
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Davey Lopes, a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1987, died on Wednesday at age 80 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He spent most of his playing career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Lopes appeared in parts of 16 seasons, primarily with the Dodgers. He was selected to four All-Star games and won one Gold Glove award. Lopes contributed to the team's 1981 World Series victory and appeared on pennant-winning teams in 1974, 1977, and 1978.
In total, Lopes spent 49 years in professional baseball, with 45 years at the major league level as a player, coach, or manager.
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