{"id":671469,"date":"2026-04-09T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/671469\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T07:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T07:00:27","slug":"ron-cey-tribute-and-best-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/671469\/","title":{"rendered":"Ron Cey Tribute and Best Quotes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES \u2014 The Dodgers community<a href=\"https:\/\/dodgersbeat.com\/dodgers-news-davey-lopes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> lost one of its all-time greats<\/a> as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lopesda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=dodgersbeat.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-09_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Davey Lopes<\/a> passed away.<\/p>\n<p>In a special tribute episode, Dodgers legend <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/ceyro01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=dodgersbeat.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-04-09_br\">Ron Cey<\/a> shared powerful memories of his longtime teammate, reflecting on Lopes\u2019 legacy as a player, leader, and friend.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the most powerful moments from that conversation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Best Quotes from Ron Cey on Davey Lopes<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDavey was a very, very important part of our success\u2026 his contributions were enormous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was part of the longest running and most successful infield in Major League history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA four-time All-Star, a world champion\u2026 and the captain of our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was the table setter\u2026 he could steal you a run. Not many players can do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen he was at his best, he created havoc on the basepaths\u2026 you had to defend us differently.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was one of the top base stealers in the history of the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDavey was a student of the game\u2026 always studying pitchers, tendencies, timing\u2014he knew everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a terrific coach\u2026 probably even better as a coach than a manager.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was outspoken\u2026 but he was a leader. And sometimes those are the guys you need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe policed ourselves as a team\u2026 and Davey was one of those voices that mattered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOff the field, I probably spent more time with him than anyone else\u2026 that\u2019s where the bond really happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe knew his responsibilities\u2026 and he took responsibility for everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe worked incredibly hard\u2026 and he showed up ready to play every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was a guy that laced them up, no matter what\u2026 and I was proud to stand next to him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were able to accomplish a great deal together\u2026 and we\u2019re all very proud of that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Why Davey Lopes Meant So Much to the Dodgers<\/p>\n<p>Ron Cey\u2019s words paint the full picture:<\/p>\n<p>A cornerstone of a historic Dodgers infieldA game-changer on the basesA respected leader inside the clubhouseA teacher of the game long after his playing days<\/p>\n<p>Lopes wasn\u2019t just part of Dodgers history \u2014 he helped define it.<\/p>\n<p>Final Thought<\/p>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t just about stats or accolades.<\/p>\n<p>It was about impact.<\/p>\n<p>It was about presence.<\/p>\n<p>It was about a player who showed up every day, led by example, and helped build something lasting in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>More Dodgers Coverage:<\/p>\n<p>Have you subscribed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@BleedLosPodcast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bleed Los Podcast YouTube channel<\/a>? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows &amp; promotions, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!<\/p>\n<p>Related<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LOS ANGELES \u2014 The Dodgers community lost one of its all-time greats as Davey Lopes passed away. 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