Davey Johnson, Who Managed the Mets to a Memorable Title, Dies at 82 NYT | Top Stories By: Bruce Weber 7 September 2025 at 01:23 Before his triumph in the 1986 World Series, he had a long playing career and established himself as one of baseball’s brainier and more self-assured characters. © Focus on Sport/GettyDavey Johnson early in his tenure as manager of the Mets, which lasted from 1984 to 1990 and included a memorable World Series title.