Davey Johnson, who won World Series as Mets manager, dies - ABC News

Baseball legend Davey Johnson, who managed the New York Mets to their 1986 World Series championship and played 13 major league seasons, has passed away at age 82.

Johnson died Friday at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a long illness. During his playing career from 1965-78, he was a four-time All-Star second baseman and three-time Gold Glove winner with teams including the Baltimore Orioles, where he won two World Series titles. His managerial career spanned from 1984-2013 with the Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Nationals.

• Won Manager of the Year awards in both leagues - AL in 1997 with Baltimore and NL in 2012 with Washington
• Led the 1986 Mets to their memorable World Series championship, transforming the franchise into a powerhouse
• Former players like Darryl Strawberry and Ryan Zimmerman praised his leadership abilities and impact on their careers
• Remembered as having a "baseball mind ahead of his time" by former Nationals GM Mike Rizzo