Background
Lasorda, Tommy was born on September 22, 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sam and Carmella (Covatto) Lasorda.
professional baseball team manager
Lasorda, Tommy was born on September 22, 1927 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Sam and Carmella (Covatto) Lasorda.
Student public schools, Norristown.
Pitcher Brooklyn Dodgers, 1954—1955, Kansas City Athletics, 1956. With Los Angeles Dodgers, since 1956, manager minor league clubs Pocatello, Idaho, Ogden, Utah, Spokane, Albuquerque, 1965—1973, coach, 1973—1976, manager, 1976—1996, vice president finance, 1996—1998, interim general manager, 1998, senior vice president, 1998—2004, senior advisory to chairman, since 2004. With United States Army, 1945-1947.
Member of Professional Baseball Players American, Variety Club of California (vice president).
Married Joan Miller Lasorda, April 14, 1950. Children: Laura, Tom Charles(deceased).