The Los Angeles Dodgers and the baseball world are mourning the loss of a true franchise icon. Davey Lopes, the electrifying second baseman and longtime coach, has passed away at the age of 80.

In a statement, the Dodgers remembered Lopes not only as a core member of their legendary 1970s infield—alongside Ron Cey, Bill Russell, and Steve Garvey—but also as one of the most feared base-stealers in MLB history. His speed was a defining weapon, and he retired with an impressive 557 career steals.

Lopes’s 16-year playing career was crowned with a World Series championship in his final season with the Dodgers in 1981. A four-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, he was the sparkplug for some of the most successful teams in franchise history.

His impact on the game extended far beyond his playing days. Lopes embarked on a lengthy coaching and managerial career that spanned nearly two more decades, including a World Series win as a coach with the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies. His resilience was legendary, famously returning to the dugout for nine more seasons after a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2008.

From his record-setting infield to his decades of mentorship, Davey Lopes leaves behind a legacy of grit, speed, and baseball excellence that will forever be remembered in Dodger Blue and across the sport he loved.