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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Oct 15, 2017 23:21:41 GMT
give him the keys to the city! abc7.com/sports/tommy-lasorda-90-honored-by-la-city-council/2528684/ The Los Angeles City Council on Friday honored Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda with a celebration of his 90th birthday, which was on Sept. 22.
The morning ceremony was held in the council chambers, crowded with Dodgers fans who applauded the Pennsylvania native and former manager who famously led the Boys in Blue to a World Series victories in 1981 and 1988.
"We are delighted to recognize Tommy Lasorda for his significant contributions and wish him the happiest of birthdays,'' Councilman Paul Koretz said. "Tommy Lasorda has been a champion with the Dodgers and for the city of Los Angeles.''
Koretz, a lifelong Dodgers fan, described Lasorda as "baseball's most popular ambassador" who has served the L.A. community during his decades with the club.
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