NEW YORK - Davey Johnson, the manager who led the New York Mets to their second World Series title in 1986, died on Friday.

What we know:

Johnson died at a Florida hospital on Friday after a long battle with an illness, according to the Associated Press.

Johnson had a long MLB career, both as a player and a manager. He spent 13 years in the big leagues as a player, eight of those with the Baltimore Orioles, winning the World Series twice in 1964 and 1970.

After his playing career, Johnson went on to manage the Mets from 1984-1990, winning it all in ‘86. Johnson’s 595 wins as a manager is the most in Mets franchise history. He finished his career managing the Washington Nationals.

What they're saying:

The Mets issued a statement on Johnson's death on Saturday, highlighting his r

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