Tom Lasorda in one of countless ovations he received in baseball. Photo: Doug Benc / Getty Images
Tom Lasorda was one of those men who left his mark in sports, not only for his achievements strictly on the field of play, but for an infinite personality that was impossible to ignore.
The legendary Dodger, who was part of the franchise for seven decades, died Thursday after suffering a heart attack at the age of 93 years .
There is mourning in baseball, but there remains the consolation of an important legacy that also included innumerable funny moments. One of them was when “Tommy” received a visit from a mariachi in the Dodgers locker room and decided to start singing. The theme was “Granada”, by Agustín Lara.
Tommy Lasorda, this wonderful man, Hall of Famer in baseball and in life, this is him, so much joy. So much love he had for baseball, for the @ Dodgers . To win, to love this game, to live and play with joy was his message to us. Rest in peace in Blue Heaven, sir and thank you. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/45 iXnAurYU
– Kenley Jansen (@ kenleyjansen 74) January 8, 2021
In the video posted on social networks by Kenley Jansen, A team reliever, Lasorda is possibly seen at a Dodgers training camp or preseason. Without any shame, “Tommy” entered the rancheras.
Lasorda brought a lot of color to the sport of baseball and everyone has a special memory of him, including the famous mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, the “Philly Phanatic”, with whom Lasorda had a personal rivalry .
RIP Tommy Lasorda I will never forget the time you handed out an asswhoopin ‘to the Philly Phanatic pic.twitter.com/rTkalyqk55
– Tom Bragg (@TomBraggSports) January 8, 2021
Lasorda, by the way, had the mascot of the missing Montreal Expos expelled on some occasion.
RIP Tommy Lasorda. Perhaps the only manager in major league history to have a mascot ejected. Fittingly in Montreal, where his career began. During the longest game in Expos history, August 1989. pic.twitter.com/QU4KaSdZr0
– Tom Harrington (@cbctom) January 8, 2021