How old is Tommy Lasorda’s wife Joe?
How old is Tommy Lasorda’s wife Joe?
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The widow of Dodgers legendary manager Tommy Lasorda has passed away at the age of 91.
How long was Lasorda married?
They wed on April 14, 1950, a union that lasted 70 years until Tommy’s death in January at age 93. Lasorda is survived by daughter Laura and granddaughter Emily, as well as sister Gladys Reeves of Greenville.
What did Tommy Lasorda call Orel Hershiser?
Related: Dodgers to Honor Tommy Lasorda at Dodger Stadium Lasorda was the source of the nickname Bulldog, given to Hersh by Tommy himself. That nickname is one that Orel admits he didn’t love at first but explains in his tribute how he grew to love it.
Why did Sandy Koufax retire so early?
It was severe arthritis in the once-in-a-generation left arm of Sandy Koufax that led to the demise of his career. In fact, in April of 1966 Koufax was told that he couldn’t go another season, but he did just that – winning a career high 27 games with a career-best 1.73 ERA.
