"Johnson's managerial career began in the Minors and after three years he made the jump to the Major League ranks with the Mets in 1984. He held the position for seven seasons and led the Mets to a World Series win in 1986, which still stands as their most recent championship. Johnson's tenure as Mets manager also included two NL East titles. He was at the helm when the Mets were upset by the Dodgers during their magical run to a World Series in 1988."
"Johnson was a four-time All-Star over a 13-year playing career that saw him spend time with the Baltimore Orioles (1965-1972), Atlanta Braves (1973-1975), Philadelphia Phillies (1977-1978) and Chicago Cubs (1978). He won the World Series with the Orioles in 1966 and 1970. Johnson took a break from the Majors in 1976, when he played for the Yomiuri Giants of the KBO."
"Johnson was Dodgers manager for the 1999 and 2000 seasons, when the team finished in third and second place, respectively, in the National League West. Johnson was hired by then-Dodgers general manager Kevin Malone "The Los Angeles Dodgers are saddened by the passing of Davey Johnson, who managed the team from 1999-2000," the team said in a statement. "We offer our condolences to his family and friends.""
Davey Johnson died Saturday at age 82. He managed the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 1999 and 2000 seasons, with the team finishing third and second in the National League West respectively. The Dodgers issued condolences to his family and friends. Johnson was a four-time All-Star during a 13-year playing career with the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs, and won World Series titles with the Orioles in 1966 and 1970. He spent 1976 with the Yomiuri Giants. Johnson managed the Mets to the 1986 World Series and later managed the Reds and Orioles prior to joining the Dodgers.
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