The trade of Davey Lopes from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics on February 8, 1982, ended MLB's longest-running infield. This infield, consisting of Steve Garvey, Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell, began on June 23, 1973, and played together for nine consecutive seasons, achieving four National League pennants and one World Series title. Their chemistry on the field was key to their success and shaped baseball during that era. Lopes' trade opened the door for Steve Sax, leading to the infield's evolution.
The remarkable history of the Dodgers’ infield goes beyond mere statistics; it reflects an era of teamwork and development that changed the game itself.
Completing eight seasons together, Garvey, Lopes, Cey, and Russell have left a legacy that is still revered in baseball—as the infield that shaped a generation.
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