Tommy Lasorda
Tommy Lasorda
Thomas Charles "Tommy" Lasordais a former Major League baseball player who has had a lengthy career in sports management. In 2009, he marked his sixth decade in one capacity or another with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers organization, the longest non-continuoustenure anyone has had with the team, edging Dodger broadcaster Vin Scully by a single season. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 1997...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth22 September 1927
CityNorristown, PA
CountryUnited States of America
Frank asks me questions, and I give him opinions, and that's it. I'm the senior advisor to the chairman of the board. It wouldn't be good if we both had the same opinions.
Many people have asked me why I came to Plymouth,
Why? Go ask my wife, she'll tell you.
Always give an autograph when somebody asks you.
I've always called L.A. 'the world capital of sport.'
I was in awe of playing on that (1955) team,
I am enthused and excited to be named the honorary starter. Waving the green flag is like swinging a bat; it's all in the wrists.
I am enthused, and excited to be named the Honorary Starter. Waving the green flag is like swinging a bat; it's all in the wrists.
I was fortunate enough to coach the U.S. Olympic team in Australia.
She's a package of dynamite, an endless worker.
With so many new faces, ... it's hard to say who will lead the team.
I've had escorts before, but nothing like this.
I told him, 'You will be a major league manager. You have the ability, you have the knowledge and certainly have the correct attitude,'
I traveled 2,500 miles to have lunch with you all. It's a good lunch, ... But you have to care.