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Davey Johnson, swashbuckling manager who sparked the Mets and Nats, dies at 82  The Washington Post Harper pays tribute to first manager Johnson after first-inning blast  MLB.com Davey Johnson, manager of ’86 Mets, dies at 82  ESPN Davey Johnson, who led Orioles and Mets to World Series titles as a player and manager, dead at 82  Yahoo Sports Former baseball manager Davey Johnson, who …

NEW YORK (AP) — When the winning run scored in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, the New York Mets melted into a white-and-blue swirl near home plate, celebrating their implausible comeback from the brink of defeat. Right in the middle of all that humanity was Davey Johnson, who had arrived at the mob scene before many of his …

Davey Johnson, who managed the New York Mets to the 1986 World Series title and was the winningest manager in franchise history, died on Friday at 82, the team has confirmed. Johnson played 13 seasons in the majors, made four All-Star teams and helped the Baltimore Orioles win two World Series titles. But it was his six-plus years managing the …

Davey Johnson, Who Managed the Mets to a Memorable Title, Dies at 82  The New York Times Davey Johnson, manager of ’86 Mets, dies at 82  ESPN Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, dies  Anchorage Daily News Davey Johnson, who led Orioles and Mets to World Series titles as a player and manager, dead …

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson laughs before a game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 22, 2013. The All-Star second baseman, who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986, has died. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan …

MONTREAL (AP) — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. The Canadiens announced his death early Saturday, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. A team spokesperson said a close friend of Dryden’s appointed by the family contacted …

“Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said. “Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey’s greatest dynasties, but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen, and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities …

Mark Volman, the singer who co-founded the buoyant 1960s hitmakers the Turtles and was half of the humorous harmony duo Flo & Eddie, has died. He was 78. Representatives for Volman confirmed the death to Rolling Stone, citing a “brief, unexpected illness.” In 2020, Volman was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, but continued touring and only announced his diagnosis in …

Ken Dryden, the Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who backstopped the Montreal Canadiens’ 1970s dynasty, died on Friday at age 78 from cancer, the Canadiens announced. Dryden was one of the greatest goalies in NHL history despite playing only seven full seasons. A fascinating intellectual beyond the rink, he retired in the middle of his prime — after winning six …

Joseph McNeil, Young Spark in a Civil Rights Battle, Dies at 83  The New York Times Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil of Legendary A&T Four Passes Away at 83  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Joseph McNeil, member of the Greensboro Four, dies at 83  WUNC Joseph McNeil, known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies aged 83  The Guardian Major General Joseph McNeil, …