Davey Lopes was born on 3 May 1945 in East Providence, Rhode Island, USA. He was married to Linda Lee Vandover. He died on 8 April 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Played with the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers (1972-1981),
Chicago Cubs (1984[end]-1986[start]), and Houston Astros
(1986[end]-1987); and the American League's Oakland Athletics
(1982-1984[start]).
My philosophy is to do anything you can to make the other team nervous. A running team puts a lot [of pressure] on the other side....All this makes the game more exciting for the fans ... because there's so much action. The most entertaining ballclub is one that's aggressive on the base paths. It's a funny thing: Running brings your team together - and also brings the crowd to its feet.
