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r.i.p.tommy lasorda
never a dodgers fan, but have the utmost respect for hall of fame mgr. passed away today of heart failure. he had a great sense of humor. bob costas said lasorda once told him his wife said "tommy i beleive you love baseball more than me", to which lasorda replied, "thats true, but i love you more than basketball football and hockey". r.i.p. tommy
Such are promises
All lies and jest
Still, a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest Simon & Garfunkel
All lies and jest
Still, a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest Simon & Garfunkel
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bushwackerbob
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In an era now where MLB managers come and go, get so precious little time to turn their teams around, the fact that Lasorda managed the Dodgers for 20 seasons is truly a remarkable accomplishment. Lasorda certainly was a character.