Mets to wear uniform patch honoring 1986 World Series winning manager Davey Johnson
Mets manager Davey Johnson manager poses during spring training baseball on March 14, 1987. Credit: AP/Rusty Kennedy
The Mets will pay tribute to the man who delivered them the 1986 World Series title all season long.
The team will honor former manager Davey Johnson, who died at 82 on Sept. 5, with a memorial “Davey” patch on the sleeve of their home and road uniforms.
The Mets will wear this memorial patch for Davey Johnson on the sleeve of their home and road uniforms. Credit: New York Mets
“Davey was a bold manager who led with a quiet confidence and an unwavering belief in his team,” Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. “He cared deeply for his players both on and off the field. Some of the greatest players in our team history credit him for their successes. In the 40th anniversary of the 1986 championship, this is a fitting tribute to the man who guided the team to that title.”
Johnson’s family – wife Susan, stepson Jeremiah Allen and grandson Kai Casebolt – will be involved in the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day at CIti Field on Thursday.
Ben Dickson is Newsday Sports' general assignment reporter. He joined Newsday’s high school sports staff in 2023 after graduating from Maryland, where he covered several of the Terrapins' teams.
