Davey Johnson: Twice a World Champ, Once Helpful in Dying
Davey Johnson, the baseball worldâs version of a two-time champion and part-time traffic cop, passed away last Friday. This wasnât some weekend warriorâJohnson played second base for the Baltimore Orioles during their World Series wins (because obviously, defense matters), then switched over to managing the New York Mets to their 1986 World Series title, an event still smugly bragged about by Mets fans who think â86 was the last time ESPN wasnât showing reruns. His nickname might as well have been 'Mr. Twice the Champion,' proving that once is good but twice sells better. Also serves as a reminder that even legends like Johnson eventually punch out, much to our collective sigh.
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If baseball legends got frequent flyer miles, Davey Johnson would have circled the World Series stadium twice, then politely declined post-game afterparties because even legends know when to exit stage left.
Remember Davey Johnson? The only guy who managed to collect two World Series titles like they were coupons for free hot dogs at the ballpark.
Davey Johnsonâs career is proof even serial winners eventually reach the showâs credits. Hereâs to the MVP of 'Did it twice, got back in the dugout.'
Source: Feeds | Published: 9/6/2025 | Author: The Associated Press
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