Davey Johnson, World Series Champion Player and Mets Manager, Dies at 82
Davey Johnson, a two-time World Series winning player and the manager who led the New York Mets to the 1986 World Series title, has died at 82 after a long illness.
Davey Johnson, who led the Mets to the 1986 World Series, dies at 82
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Overview
- Davey Johnson, a celebrated MLB figure, passed away at 82 after a long illness, leaving a significant legacy as both a player and manager.
- As a player, Johnson achieved two World Series victories with the Baltimore Orioles and was recognized as a three-time Gold Glove winner and four-time All-Star.
- His managerial career from 1984-2013 included leading the New York Mets to their 1986 World Series championship, a highlight of his extensive coaching tenure.
- Johnson managed several MLB teams, including the Reds, Dodgers, and Nationals, accumulating 1,372 wins in 2,445 games and securing 25 postseason victories.
- Beyond playing and managing, Johnson was honored with the Manager of the Year award twice, in 1997 and 2012, cementing his significant impact on the sport.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally by focusing on factual reporting of Davey Johnson's death and extensive career achievements, alongside respectful tributes from those who knew him. They avoid loaded language and present information in a straightforward, informative manner, consistent with an obituary, without any discernible editorial bias.
"Davey Johnson, a four-time MLB All-Star infielder who won two World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles and managed the 1986 champion New York Mets, has died."
CBS News"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."
Associated Press"Davey Johnson, a longtime player and Major League Baseball manager who led the New York Mets to the World Series title in 1986, has died at the age of 82."
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Davey Johnson won two World Series championships with the Baltimore Orioles, was a three-time Gold Glove winner, a four-time All-Star, and set a home run record for second basemen with 43 in 1973. He also played in Japan and finished with a .261 batting average, 136 homers, and 609 RBIs.
Davey Johnson managed the New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals. He led the Mets to the 1986 World Series title, won American and National League Manager of the Year awards in 1997 and 2012 respectively, and compiled 1,372 wins with 25 postseason victories.
Johnson managed Team USA to a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and led the U.S. to the semifinals of the 2009 World Baseball Classic. He also managed the U.S. to the 2007 IBAF World Cup title and had an overall international record of 33-12.
Davey Johnson was one of the first Major League managers to apply computer-based statistical analysis, known as sabermetrics, to decision-making during his managerial career, which influenced the modern approach to baseball strategy.
Johnson transformed the Mets into a consistent winning team in the 1980s, leading them to their first World Series title since 1969 in 1986 and to a National League East title in 1988. He was the first National League manager to win 90 or more games in each of his first five seasons with the Mets.
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