Former Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis, who played with the team from the 1960s to early '70s, was found dead at his Burbank, Calif. home on Tuesday (March 9).

He was 69 years old.

According to an MLB.com report, a neighbor discovered his body early that morning while bringing the retired ball player breakfast, a regular routine.

Davis' death appears to be from natural causes, reports indicated at press time. However, the case remains in the hands of the Los Angeles County coroner.

The former pro was considered by many to be one of the fastest players in the 1960s.

He made his debut with the Dodgers in 1961 and played with the team through 1973. During his time there, he was an offensive force. In 1969, he hit in a team-record 31 consecutive games.

After a long stint with L.A., he went on to play for the Expos, the Rangers, the Cardinals, the Padres, and the Angels, as well as two other teams in Japan.

In 1979, while with the Angels, he made two pinch hitting appearances in the American League Championship Series before retiring, according to Wikipedia.

During his 18 Major League seasons, he batted .279 with 2,561 hits and 398 stolen bases.

"Willie was always such a young man in my eyes because of how he was able to move so easily. Time gets away from you quickly. You hope you take advantage of it and you hope you appreciate every day you're here. You just hope he's in a better place," Dodgers manager Joe Torre told the Associated Press.

Former teammate Manny Mota said, "I used to love to watch Willie run the bases. He's the only guy I ever saw score from second base on a fly ball at Vero Beach. A fly ball to deep center field. He took a lot of pride in his baserunning. He was a good man and a good ballplayer. I had a great deal of respect for him. He was always laughing."