Greatest managers in MLB history, died on January 7, 2021, Dodgers
The Hall of Fame manager, who captained the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1976 to 1996 led the franchise to 1,599 regular-season wins, four National League pennants, and two World Series titles.
As for Lasorda’s cause of death, he suffered sudden cardiopulmonary arrest at home at 10:09 p.m. PT on Thursday. On Friday morning, the Dodgers released a statement saying Lasorda suffered “a sudden cardiac arrest at his California home and was transported to the hospital with resuscitation in progress.” He died on Thursday night at 10:57 p.m. PT.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 8, 2021
Back in November, he was hospitalized in Orange County, California, and placed in intensive care. After a few weeks, Lasorda was moved into the rehab center where he stayed for a few months. On January 5, Lasorda finally discharged and returned to his home.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jo Lasorda, their daughter, Laura, and granddaughter Emily Tess
The Dodgers legend hasn’t been seen in public since Game 6 of the 2020 World Series in Arlington, Texas, ESPN reported. During that game, he watched as the Dodgers clinched their first championship win since 1988.
“It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Tommy Lasorda,” Dodgers’ fan account Pantone 294 tweeted. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the Dodger Organization. He wanted nothing more than to witness a WS Championship before he died. We are happy he got to see that wish fulfilled. RIP Tommy.”
We mourn the passing of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. He was 93. pic.twitter.com/fkPf67iH7h
— MLB (@MLB) January 8, 2021
Action Network HQ’s Darren Rovell tweeted, “Celebrating Tommy Lasorda’s life is not hard. Two World Series Rings. Ate everything he wanted. Drank everything he wanted. 70 Years in the same work uniform. Lived For 93 Years. Absolute Legend.”
