Clayton Kershaw, other Dodgers share fond memories of Tommy Lasorda following his death
By Amy Kaplan
Dodgers players share fond memories of Tommy Lasorda following his death.
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization lost a legend on Friday when it announced that former manager, Tommy Lasorda, had died. This comes just days after another Dodgers legend, the wife of Vin Scully, also died.
Dodgers players and members of the organization took to social media to share their memories of the man who was a member of the baseball organization for decades.
“He told the same stories and the same jokes over and over again. I still listened and laughed the same each time. His ability to command a room and make people laugh is what I will remember most. When I got drafted and came to Dodger Stadium, my mom came with me and we got to meet Tommy that day. Every single time I saw him from that time on he asked me how she was doing and called her by her name, Marianne. Thankful for the time we had together, and most thankful that he could be here to see us win the whole thing. RIP Tommy.”
Other players and Dodgers staff recalled memories or offered their condolences. Even some former players and broadcast partners shared their thoughts.
Prayers up for the Lasorda family. It was my honor to know Tommy during my time in LA. No one I’ve ever met has matched Tommy’s love for baseball and I don’t think they ever will. I’m so grateful to have gotten to know him and to have spent the time with him that I did.
— Alex Wood (@Awood45) January 8, 2021
https://twitter.com/kenleyjansen74/status/1347606881213181952
Another irreplaceable loss. We lost a person of passion who had a joyful zest for life. I had the honor to travel the baseball world with him. He loved life - his family, his country, his Dodgers, his heritage, the people of this city & his pasta. Rest easy my friend. #dodgers pic.twitter.com/5Wj5pvwZnc
— Ned Colletti (@realnedcolletti) January 8, 2021
I will miss our conversations about the Dodgers & the Lakers. He meant the world to the Dodgers organization, MLB, and to the city of Los Angeles. He will always be known to Dodger Nation as “Mr. Dodger.” Cookie and I are praying for the entire Lasorda family. May he RIP.🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/fu8OIwqSWo
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 8, 2021
Hall of Fame Dodgers Manager, LA icon, and my great friend Tommy Lasorda passed away late last night. For the last 8 years I’ve sat next to Tommy at every Dodgers game and he taught me invaluable lessons on the strategy and history of baseball. pic.twitter.com/6RxmoQ7Che
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 8, 2021
Tommy Lasorda was the face of the franchise and the soul of this city.
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) January 8, 2021
I loved watching him as a kid take our boys in blue to two World Series championships and spending time with him as an adult, sitting with him in his office or visiting with him behind home plate. pic.twitter.com/jGxofqp8i1
Even other teams recognized one of the greatest figures in all of baseball
We join all of baseball in mourning the loss of @Dodgers icon Tommy Lasorda.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 8, 2021
Always a friendly face at the Confines. 💙 pic.twitter.com/0cclv3Lkbf
Our hearts are broken and we share in the grief with our friends and colleagues with the @Dodgers over the loss of a legend... Tommy Lasorda. pic.twitter.com/3gBBSm1pPz
— LA Kings (@LAKings) January 8, 2021
We are saddened to hear of the passing of @Dodgers legend and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda. Tommy was one of baseball’s greatest ambassadors and truly loved the game and the people in it. https://t.co/IrgVk7lgh3
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) January 8, 2021
Rest in peace, Tommy Lasorda. 💙
— LAFC (@LAFC) January 8, 2021
Our thoughts are with the @Dodgers family. pic.twitter.com/6X5x1BOx8r
The Colorado Rockies mourn the passing of Tommy Lasorda. pic.twitter.com/bHyILQ23DT
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) January 8, 2021
LA loves baseball.
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 8, 2021
LA loves the Dodgers.
LA loved Tommy Lasorda.
A man that brought championships and smiles to millions of Angelenos—He was Los Angeles.
Rest In Peace Tommy. pic.twitter.com/RFTfjrsK4f
Celebrities also offered their well wishes to the family and friends of Lasorda
no one loved anything more than Tommy Lasorda loved the @Dodgers - it was a thrill to know him. Sending love to his family, friends, players and fans.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) January 8, 2021
Legendary @Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda has died. He was 93.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 8, 2021
In 20 years as the Dodgers manager, he won 2 World Series championships, 4 NL pennants & 8 division titles.
A true ambassador for baseball he insisted he “bled Dodger blue.” Our condolences to his wife Jo & family.
Rest in peace, Tommy Lasorda #Legend @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/EQSAIJuY7m
— Gennadiy Golovkin (@GGGBoxing) January 8, 2021
The Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988 … when Lasorda was manager.
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