Davey Johnson

David Allen Johnson (January 30, 1943 – September 5, 2025) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played as a second baseman from 1965 until 1978. He played for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs. He managed the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals during his managerial career from 1984 until 2013.

He led the United States national team to its first medal finish in a World Baseball Classic, taking third place at the 2009 edition.

Johnson died at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida, on September 5, 2025 at the age of 82.

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