Echo Park in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tommy Lasorda
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
1. Tommy Lasorda Marker
Thomas Charles Lasorda, Los Angeles, N.L., 1977-1996.
One of baseball's most engaging personalities and a great ambassador for his sport. Managed Dodgers with an impenetrable passion, claiming to "bleed Dodger blue.” In his 47th season with the Dodgers organization when he retired as manager. Fourth manager in history to guide same franchise for 20 years, during which he won eight division titles, four N.L. pennants and world championships in 1981 and 1988. 61 post-season games managed ranks third-most in history.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Sports.
Location. 34° 4.484′ N, 118° 14.369′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Echo Park. Marker can be reached from Vin Scully Avenue east of Stadium Way. Located just outside Dodger Stadium’s center field, inside the gates. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackie Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Dodger Stadium (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Tommy Lasorda (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sandy Koufax (approx. 0.2 miles away); Don Drysdale
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Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
2. Tommy Lasorda Marker
On a life-sized bobble-head figure.
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021
3. Tommy Lasorda Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
