PHOTOS: Legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, 1927-2021
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Unknown date;Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda prior to their game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field during the 1992 season. Mandatory Credit: Photo By US PRESSWIRE (c) Copyright US PRESSWIRE
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Jun 23, 1991; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda argues a call with an unidentified umpire during their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By US PRESSWIRE (c) Copyright US PRESSWIRE
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Jun 15, 1996: Atlanta, GA, USA; Tommy Lasorda manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during batting practice before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By US PRESSWIRE (c) Copyright US PRESSWIRE
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Jun 23, 1991; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tommy Lasorda manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during batting practice before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By US PRESSWIRE (c) Copyright US PRESSWIRE
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May 1978; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tommy Lasorda manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1978 season. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE (c) Copyright Malcolm Emmons
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers 50th Anniversary Press Conference
Sep 12, 2007; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tommy Lasorda, left, Jamie McCourt, center, and Frank McCourt at press conference to announce 50th anniversary plans during the 2008 season at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
Baseball: World Baseball Classic-Frank McCourt Press Conference
March 22, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, left, and former manager Tommy Lasorda, right, at a press conference at the Japanese garden Stone Lantern at Dodger Stadiium before the World Baseball Classic semifinal between Japan and the United States. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 2, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda (right) and his wife Jo Lasorda before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Frank McCourt Press Conference
Jan 29, 2004; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers senior vice president Tommy Lasorda during press conference announcing sale of Los Angeles Dodgers to Frank McCourt at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Frank McCourt Press Conference
Jan 29, 2004; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers senior vice president Tommy Lasorda (left) poses with new owners Jamie McCourt and Frank McCourt at press conference announcing McCourts' purchase of team at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 22, 2010; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda (left) poses with U.S. Air Force general Kevin Chilton before the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Spring Training-Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 19, 2011; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda during a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE
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Oct 11, 1981 Los Angeles, CA; USA; FILE PHOTO Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) in the dugout during the 1981 NLDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Oct 11, 1981; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles Dodgers coach Ron Perranoski (29), manager Tommy Lasorda (2), and Steve Garvey (6) in the dugout during the 1981 NLDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Oct 11, 1981; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO: Los Angeles Dodgers coach Ron Perranoski (29), manager Tommy Lasorda (2), and Steve Garvey (6) in the dugout during the 1981 NLDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Oct 11,1981; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) and Dodgers talk radio host Bud Furillo (left) celebrate after winning the 1981 NLDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Oct 13, 1981 Los Angeles, CA; USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) and Fernando Valenzuela (34) in the dugout during the 1981 NLCS against the Montreal Expos at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Unknown date 1989; Los Angeles, CA; USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) and Reggie Smith (8) take batting practice before a game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Unknown date 1989; Los Angeles, CA; USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) takes batting practice before a game at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles Dodgers Pedro Guerrero (28) in background. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
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Unknown date 1989; Los Angeles, CA; USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) takes batting practice before a game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers
June 10, 2011; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Tommy Lasorda (left) enjoys a moment with St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (center) during batting practice prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers-Workout
Feb 28, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda during a workout at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE
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July 11, 1978; San Diego, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Former Atlanta Braves infielder Eddie Matthews (41) stands alongside Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda prior to the 1978 MLB All Star game at San Diego Stadium. The National League won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Spring Training-Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar. 20, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda looks on prior to the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Spring Training- Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers
March 29, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda brings out the lineup card before a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
May 15, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former pitcher Orel Hershiser (left) talks with Tommy Lasorda (center) and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson (right) before the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
September 25, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda prior to the Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct.1, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Entertainment journalist Nancy O'Dell with Tommy Lasorda before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-US PRESSWIRE
MLB: Winter Meetings
Dec 3, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Former baseball player and manager Tommy Lasorda talks with the media during the Major League Baseball winter meetings at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Mandatory credit: Don McPeak-USA Today Sports
MLB: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
Aug 31, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sits with Tommy Lasorda during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
Aug 31, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Tommy Lasorda with and Patrick Star before the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda and his wife Jo and daughter Laura, watch a tribute on the video board in honor of his 86th birthday before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings
Dec 23, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda dropped the puck to start the game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Press Conference
Mar 26, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda (right) and daughter Laura Lasorda at press conference at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers Press Conference
Mar 26, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda poses at Tommy Lasorda's Trattoria at press conference at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 23, 2005; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends the game against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. From left: Shelly Sterling (Rochelle Sterling), Sterling and Tommy Lasorda and Drew McCourt. McCourt is the son of Los Angeles Dodgers former owner Frank McCourt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 22, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda blows out the candles on his 87th birthday as owner Magic Johnson looks on during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: NFC Wild Card Playoff-Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys
Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones with Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda (right) prior to hi team facing the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda tips his hat to the crowd as he reacts while leaving the field in the sixth inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 19, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda before a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Yankees
Jun 10, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Hall of famers Tommy Lasorda and Joe Torre on the field before a game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Yankees
Jun 10, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Hall of famer Tommy Lasorda greets Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) on the field before a game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 18, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Frank Sinatra Jr. talks with Tommy Lasorda before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Dave Roberts Press Conference
Dec 1, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dave Roberts (left) poses with Tommy Lasorda (center) and Maury Wills at press conference to announce Roberts hiring as the first minority manager in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers spanish language broadcaster Jaime Jarrin (left) and former manager Tommy Lasorda looks on during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 6, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Recording artist Carlos Vives (left) poses with former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball: World Baseball Classic-USA at Japan
Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodger Hideo Nomo throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Japan plays the USA during the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Left is former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda walk-on to the field as he is introduced at the annual Old Timers Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 10, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda is interviewed by the media as he attends the annual Old Timers Game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Los Angeles Dodgers
Jun 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda reacts during a MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: World Series-Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former basketball player Magic Johnson (left) and former baseball player Tommy Lasorda in attendance in the 7th inning in game one of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: World Series-Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 31, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former players Orel Hershiser and Tommy Lasorda throw out the first pitch before game six of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners
Feb 25, 2018; Peoria, AZ, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners
Feb 25, 2018; Peoria, AZ, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at Los Angeles Dodgers
Jul 3, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers
October 1, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (8) speaks with former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda following the victory against the Colorado Rockies in the National League West division tiebreaker game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: NLDS-Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves
Oct 7, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda walks onto the field prior to game three of the 2018 NLDS playoff baseball series against the Atlanta Bravesat SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: World Series-Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 26, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda throws out the ceremonial first pitch in game three of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eugene Garcia/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports
MLB: World Series-Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 26, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson (left) and former manager Tommy Lasorda throw out the ceremonial first pitch in game three of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eugene Garcia/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams
Dec 16, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff (left) poses with former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers
Feb 28, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda and bench coach Bob Geren (8) look on prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 6, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Cleveland Indians at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 6, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (left) and manager Dave Roberts pose for a photo prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Game Two-Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers
Jun 8, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Tommy Lasorda reminds fans that Adrian Beltre was a Dodger first during a ceremony retiring his uniform number 29 prior to a game between the Texas Rangers and the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies
Jul 16, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda speaks with right fielder Cody Bellinger (35) on the field before game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
Aug 1, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda waves to fans during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Colorado Rockies at Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 20, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda attends the game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 12-5. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: NLDS-Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 9, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda waves to the crowd before game five of the 2019 NLDS playoff baseball series against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers
Feb 23, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on prior to a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers
Feb 23, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on prior to a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 4, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda (2) poses for a photo alongside current Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) prior to a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Spring Training-Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Dodgers
Mar 6, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda in the dugout against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Interesting fact about Tommy Lasorda: one of, if not the best, offensive catchers of all time was drafted by the Dodgers at Lasorda's request in the final round of the 1988 draft. Mike Piazza's father asked his friend, Lasorda, to draft his son out of community college. Mike Piazza went on to hit 427 homeruns.
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