The Manager Who Mattered: A Tribute to Davey Johnson - The Sports Lunatics Show
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- Sep 15
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In this week’s edition of The Sports Lunatics Show, Howie Mooney takes the mic solo to pay tribute to one of baseball’s most fascinating figures—Davey Johnson, who passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 82.
Johnson’s legacy is anything but ordinary. A Gold Glove second baseman, four-time All-Star, and World Series-winning manager, he was a man who played the game with grit and led with intellect. But beneath the stats and accolades was a trailblazer who saw baseball through a different lens.
Inside This Episode:
Why Johnson left MLB behind to play in Japan during the mid-70s—and what he learned abroad
His unique approach to managing, treating players “like men” and earning their respect
How his university training in mathematics helped pioneer early baseball analytics
Reflections on his colorful career, from the Orioles to the Mets and beyond
Whether you remember him turning double plays or turning heads in the dugout, this episode is a heartfelt look at a man who changed the game without ever trying to steal the spotlight.
Tune in for a thoughtful, personal tribute to a baseball mind who was always one pitch ahead.
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