Dodgers Legend Davey Lopes Dies at 80

Lopes was a key member of the Dodgers' dominant infield in the 1970s and 80s.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:40am

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Davey Lopes, a former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder and one of the best base stealers in MLB history, has died at the age of 80. Lopes was a member of the Dodgers' record-setting infield during the team's dominant run in the 1970s and 80s.

Why it matters

Lopes was a beloved figure in Dodgers history, helping the team win four National League pennants and one World Series championship as part of their legendary infield. His passing marks the end of an era for one of baseball's most iconic franchises.

The details

Lopes spent 15 seasons in the major leagues, 11 of them with the Dodgers. He was a four-time All-Star and led the National League in stolen bases twice. Lopes also had coaching stints with the Dodgers, Washington Nationals, and other MLB teams after his playing career ended.

  • Davey Lopes died on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Lopes played for the Dodgers from 1972 to 1982.

The players

Davey Lopes

A former infielder who spent the majority of his 15-year MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making four All-Star teams and leading the National League in stolen bases twice.

Los Angeles Dodgers

A professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California that plays in Major League Baseball's National League.

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What they’re saying

“Davey Lopes was a true Dodger legend, and his passing is a huge loss for our organization and the entire baseball community.”

— Stan Kasten, President, Los Angeles Dodgers

The takeaway

Lopes' death marks the end of an era for the Dodgers, as he was a key part of one of the most dominant infields in MLB history during the team's championship runs in the 1970s and 80s. His legacy as a base-stealing threat and all-around great player will be remembered by Dodgers fans for generations.