"Lopes made his debut as a player in the early 1970s and went on to have a career as a coach and manager, making him a staple of the game for the bulk of five decades."
"He became the club's second baseman and showed off the speed that would become his standout trait. He swiped 36 bags that year, his first of what would eventually be a 14-year streak of stealing at least 15 bases."
"In 1978, he won a Gold Glove and also made the All-Star team, the first of four straight All-Star selections."
"In 1981, they were able to get the job done, topping the Yankees 4-2. Lopes stole ten bases in 16 postseason games that year."
Davey Lopes passed away at the age of 80. He debuted in the majors in 1972 and became a regular player by 1973, known for his speed. Lopes played 1,207 games for the Dodgers, hitting .262 with 99 home runs and 418 stolen bases. He led the league in steals in 1975 and 1976 and won a Gold Glove in 1978. Lopes was part of the Dodgers' 1981 World Series championship team before being traded to the A's in 1982, marking the start of his journeyman career.
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