Thomas Charles Lasorda was an American professional baseball pitcher and manager. He managed the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball from 1976 through 1996. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 1997.
What Did Tommy Lasorda Say?
“The best possible thing in baseball is winning the World Series. The second best thing is losing the World Series.” “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
Where Did Tommy Lasorda Live At Death?
Two days after being released from the hospital, he succumbed to a sudden cardiopulmonary arrest late that Thursday night, at his home in Fullerton, CA. Several tributes have already taken place here in the city, and the most recent was a special Memorial to Tommy that was held at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, January 19th.
His stadium farewell was limited to invitations for Family and Friends only. A special group of Dodgers, past and present, along with Manager Dave Roberts, who all wore white #2 Lasorda jerseys, were in attendance. Tommy, a native son of Norristown, PA. was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA. He is survived by his wife, Jo, daughter, Laura, and granddaughter, Emily Tess.