Davey Johnson, the first manager to lead the Washington Nationals to the postseason and a three-time World Series champion, died on Friday, according to multiple sources. He was 82.
Johnson was a four time all-star second basemen, winning the 1966 and 1970 World Series with the Baltimore Orioles. He then managed the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986.
“We are deeply saddened by his passing and join all of Major League Baseball in honoring his memory,” Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark Lerner said in a statement.
