Davey Lopes, the iconic second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, passed away at 80 after battling Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Renowned as one of baseball’s greatest base stealers, Lopes anchored a historic Dodgers infield quartet with Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey, starting 833 consecutive games together. His 557 career stolen bases—26th all-time—anchored his legacy, including a 1975 season with 38 consecutive stolen bases, an MLB record at the time.

Lopes’ 83% success rate (114 outs in 557 attempts) underscored his tactical brilliance, blending speed with situational awareness.