Tommy Lasorda Quotes

Say 'Dodgers' and people know you're talking about baseball. Say 'Braves' and they ask, 'What reservation?' Say 'Reds' and they think of communism. Say 'Padres' and they look around for a priest.

I was glad to see Italy win. All the guys on the team were Italians.

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

I told him, 'You will be a major league manager. You have the ability, you have the knowledge and certainly have the correct attitude,' .

She's a package of dynamite, an endless worker.

I'm so excited I had a seven-car police motorcycle escort. I've had escorts before, but nothing like this. … I'm really in awe, coming here and seeing so many cars, so much enthusiasm.

I've had escorts before, but nothing like this.

I was in awe of playing on that (1955) team.

I am able to speak at many, many functions, ... The reason I support the United Way is that it does so much good in our country. A lot of people, like all of you gathered here today, are always willing to help. It's something that makes this country great. It's always good to meet people and to break bread with them.

I traveled 2,500 miles to have lunch with you all. It's a good lunch, ... But you have to care.

My wife tells me one day, 'I think you love baseball more than me.' I say, 'Well, I guess that's true, but hey, I love you more than football and hockey.' .

He was to people all over the world what a baseball player was supposed to be like.

If you said to God, 'Create someone who was what a baseball player should be,' God would have created Joe DiMaggio ... And he did.

Do you know how many countries are represented in the Olympics, and how many sports, and how many athletes? ... A lot. A lot. But no Americans in baseball? Why? Why? It's sad. Very sad.

They made a movie about the hockey team, ... but, I'm telling you, for us to beat the Cubans was bigger than for them to beat the Russians. Nobody in all of the world believed we could have beaten the Cubans.

Frank asks me questions, and I give him opinions, and that's it. I'm the senior advisor to the chairman of the board. It wouldn't be good if we both had the same opinions.

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

I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help.