Davey Johnson, a longtime player and Major League Baseball manager who led the New York Mets to the World Series title in 1986, has died at the age of 82.
Johnson, who played in the majors from 1965 to 1978 and was a four-time All-Star, also managed the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals, earning Manager of the Year honors in 1997 and 2012. He finished with 1,372 career managerial wins and 25 postseason victories.
But Johnson's time is best remembered for managing the talented and sometimes volatile personalities of the 1986 Mets, who won 108 games and beat the Boston Red Sox in an epic seven-game World Series battle.
"I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Davey Johnson, a remarkable leader who transformed the Mets franchise into a winning organization," Strawberry wrote on social media. "His ability to empower players to express themselves while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence was truly inspiring. Davey's legacy will forever be etched in the hearts of fans and players alike. My heartfelt condolences go out to Susan Johnson and the entire Johnson family during this difficult time. He will be missed but remembered for his incredible impact on the game and the lives he touched. Love You Forever Davey Johnson."
