NEW YORK (WKBN) - Former World Series Champion manager and All-Star second baseman Davey Johnson died at the age of 82 on Friday following a long illness.

Johnson played 13 major league seasons with Baltimore, the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs from 1965-78.

During his playing career, the four-time All-Star won three Gold Glove awards.

Following his playing career, he later managed the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals during a span from 1984-2013.

He led the Mets to a World Series Championship in 1986.

Johnson was named American League Manager of the Year in 1997 when Baltimore won the division.

In addition, he earned National League Manager of the Year honors in 2012 when the Nationals made the playoffs for

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