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.
How Long Did Tommy Lasorda Live?
Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with the franchise, has died. He was 93.
Where Will Tommy Lasorda Be Buried?
Tommy Lasorda is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. 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.