Legendary Mets Manager Davey Johnson Dies at 82

Davey Johnson, the winningest manager in New York Mets history who led the team to their 1986 World Series championship, passed away at the age of 82. Johnson managed the Mets from 1984 to 1990, achieving a record 595 wins and consistently winning 90 or more games in five consecutive seasons, including a 108-win season in 1986. Before his managerial career, Johnson was a distinguished player, a four-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner, who also won two World Series titles with the Baltimore Orioles and ironically made the final out in the Mets' 1969 championship. After his tenure with the Mets, he managed the Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals, compiling a total of 1,372 managerial wins over 17 seasons. Known for his strategic acumen, Johnson's leadership during the 1986 World Series was pivotal, particularly his decision to rest players after the first two losses, helping the Mets rally to win the title. Johnson’s legacy endures as a key figure in Mets and Major League Baseball history.