"For much of the franchise's first 30 years of existence, Johnson was indelibly intertwined within its fabric. As a star second baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, his deep fly ball to left field in Game 5 of the 1969 World Series at Shea Stadium was caught by Cleon Jones, serving as the final out of the Mets' improbable title. He played 13 years in the majors from 1965-1978, garnering four All-Star selections, three Gold Glove Awards, and championships in 1966 and 1970 a regular within some of the powerhouse Baltimore clubs built by the legendary manager, Earl Weaver."
"Following his playing days, Johnson was the manager of New York's Triple-A affiliate in Tidewater, VA, before getting the big-league job in 1984 and taking over the reins of a team that had won just 68 games the year before. But he championed for the organization's star prospects, Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, to follow him to the big leagues. Coupled with the acquisition of Keith Hernandez, the Mets won 90 games in 1984."
Davey Johnson died at age 82. He played 13 major league seasons from 1965–1978, earning four All-Star selections, three Gold Gloves, and championships in 1966 and 1970 with the Baltimore Orioles. His deep fly in Game 5 of the 1969 World Series provided the final out at Shea Stadium. After retiring, he managed New York's Triple-A Tidewater club and became Mets manager in 1984, promoting prospects Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry and acquiring Keith Hernandez and Gary Carter. The Mets won 108 games and the 1986 World Series under his leadership. Johnson posted 595 franchise wins and a .588 winning percentage.
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