1927 - 2021
Tommy Lasorda was an American baseball player and manager, best known for his long tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He managed the team from 1976 to 1996, leading them to two World Series championships in 1981 and 1988, and was known for his passionate personality and dedication to the game. Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997 and remained a prominent figure in baseball until his passing in 2021.