Tommy Lasorda Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tommy Lasorda.

Tommy Lasorda (1927-2021) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, and played briefly in the major leagues as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Kansas City Athletics. However, Lasorda is best known for his managerial career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading them to two World Series championships in 1981 and 1988. He spent over 20 years as the team's manager, becoming one of the most successful and beloved figures in Dodgers history. Lasorda passed away on January 7, 2021, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the baseball world.

You give loyalty, you'll get it back. You give love, you'll

You give loyalty, you'll get it back. You give love, you'll get it back.

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on l

I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer.

About the only problem with success is that it does not teac

About the only problem with success is that it does not teach you how to deal with failure.

When we lose, I eat. When we win, I eat. I also eat when we'

When we lose, I eat. When we win, I eat. I also eat when we're rained out.

The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on o

The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on our side of the field and not theirs.

Managing is like holding a dove in your hand. Squeeze too ha

Managing is like holding a dove in your hand. Squeeze too hard and you kill it, not hard enough and it flies away.

Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When y

Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of pressure, it's because you've started to think of failure.

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.

Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely

Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts.