1 posted on
04/08/2026 3:31:39 PM PDT by
DFG
To: DFG
From his first full season in 1973 through the ’81 campaign, Lopes played 1,139 games at second base for the Dodgers. In 833 of those contests, he was joined in L.A.’s infield by first baseman Steve Garvey, third baseman Ron Cey and shortstop Bill Russell. I remember those halcyon days well, growing up in LA and when I was still a Dodger fan. Rest in peace, Davey, and thanks for the memories.
2 posted on
04/08/2026 3:42:31 PM PDT by
fidelis
(Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
To: DFG
I was at first astounded because it doesn’t seem all that long ago that he, along with Garvey, Cey and Russell, made up that legendary Dodger infield in the 1970s.
3 posted on
04/08/2026 3:45:32 PM PDT by
Fiji Hill
To: DFG
“Overall, Lopes hit .263 with 155 homers in his career, posting 42.4 WAR, according to Baseball-Reference.” Pretty darn good Davey.
4 posted on
04/08/2026 3:49:28 PM PDT by
kawhill
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To: DFG
5 posted on
04/08/2026 4:15:35 PM PDT by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
To: DFG
Even with my advancing memory loss, I can still name more players from the 1970s than from the last 30 years.
RIP Davey Lopes.
6 posted on
04/08/2026 4:17:36 PM PDT by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
To: DFG
7 posted on
04/08/2026 4:18:30 PM PDT by
RckyRaCoCo
(there are demons out there, and they look like people)
To: DFG
Condolences to family and friends of Davey Lopes. Great baseball player. Thanks. R.I.P., sir.
9 posted on
04/08/2026 4:21:23 PM PDT by
PGalt
(Past Peak Civilization?)
To: DFG
I can still hear Vin Scully…….
Ground ball-Russel to Lopes to Garvey, double play!
To: DFG; kawhill
To: DFG
15 posted on
04/08/2026 5:04:17 PM PDT by
Libloather
(Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
To: DFG
16 posted on
04/08/2026 5:24:12 PM PDT by
No name given
( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
To: DFG
Sad news. One of the Dodgers infield that played together a long time.
Garvey, Lopes, Russell, Cey.
Pennants in 74, 77 and 78. World Champs in 81, but that year Sax began taking Lopes place.
17 posted on
04/08/2026 5:59:50 PM PDT by
ifinnegan
(Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
To: DFG
Rest in peace, Davey Lopes.
You were a great player and an inspiration to a lot of kids...
20 posted on
04/08/2026 6:45:50 PM PDT by
Adder
(End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
To: DFG
He was a rookie at 27 and was still stealing bases at a great clip when most guys are slowing down. He didn’t have the long legs or raw speed of a Rickey Henderson, but he was QUICK, and he always timed his jump perfectly, which is why his stolen base % could go against ANYONE.
21 posted on
04/08/2026 7:14:05 PM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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