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Davey Johnson dies at the age of 82

September 6th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986 has died. Johnson played 13 major league seasons with Baltimore, Philadelphia Atlanta, and the Chicago from 1965-1978 and won the Gold Glove 3 times. Johnson also managed the Washington Nationals, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Mets during a span from 1984-2013.