Davey Johnson, Who Led 1986 Mets to World Collection Title, Dies at 82

Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who received the World Collection twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a participant and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986, has died. He was 82.

Longtime Mets public relations consultant Jay Horwitz stated Johnson’s spouse, Susan, knowledgeable him of his loss of life after a protracted sickness. Johnson was at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida, when he died Friday, Horwitz stated.

Johnson performed 13 main league seasons with Baltimore, the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs from 1965-78 and received the Gold Glove thrice whereas being voted an All-Star 4 occasions. He managed the Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals throughout a span from 1984-2013.

Former Nationals common supervisor Mike Rizzo referred to as it a troublesome day.

“Davey was a very good man, shut buddy and a mentor,” Rizzo stated in a textual content message. “A Corridor of Fame caliber supervisor with a baseball thoughts forward of his time.”

Darryl Strawberry, a member of the ’86 Mets, on social media referred to as Johnson a exceptional chief who reworked the franchise right into a profitable group.

“His skill to empower gamers to precise themselves whereas sustaining a robust dedication to excellence was actually inspiring,” Strawberry posted on Instagram with a photograph of him, Johnson and Dwight “Doc” Gooden. “Davey’s legacy will without end be etched within the hearts of followers and gamers alike. My heartfelt condolences exit to Susan Johnson and your entire Johnson household throughout this tough time. He will probably be missed however remembered for his unimaginable impression on the sport and the lives he touched.”

Ryan Zimmerman, who performed for Johnson with Washington from 2011-13, stated Johnson was a fair higher human than he was a baseball man.

“He knew the right way to get the perfect out of everybody — on and off the sector,” Zimmerman stated in a textual content message. “I realized a lot from him, and my profession wouldn’t have been the identical with out my years with him. He will probably be deeply missed by so many individuals.”

Johnson was AL supervisor of the yr in 1997 when Baltimore received the division. He was NL supervisor of the yr in 2012 when the Nationals made the playoffs for the primary time because the transfer from Montreal.

“Davey was a world-class supervisor,” proprietor Mark Lerner stated in an announcement. “I will all the time cherish the recollections we made along with the Nationals, and I do know his legacy will reside on within the heads and minds of our followers and people throughout baseball.”

Reporting by The Related Press.