Dodgers great Davey Lopes, four-time All-Star, dies at 80
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Key Points:
- Davey Lopes, a key member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' infield in the 1970s and '80s and a premier base stealer, died at age 80.
- Lopes was a four-time All-Star with the Dodgers, played in four World Series, and won the 1981 championship; he holds the Dodgers' record for most games played at second base (1,134).
- Known for his base-stealing prowess, Lopes stole 418 bases for the Dodgers, ranking second in franchise history, and set records including 28 consecutive steals without being caught in 1975.
- After his playing career, Lopes managed the Milwaukee Brewers and coached for several MLB teams, winning a second World Series as a coach with the Phillies.
- Lopes is survived by his siblings and was remembered for his significant contributions both on and off the field.
