Army Veteran, legend Tommy Lasorda has died
Legend Tommy Lasorda served in the United States Army from 1945-47, putting his baseball career on hold.
in 2014,
In 2014, He received Feller Act of Valor Award, The award, established in 2013, is being bestowed on three men who possess the values, integrity and dedication to serving the United States in a manner Feller displayed.
In the service, Lasorda was stationed at Fort Meade, Md. To date, Lasorda has visited more than 40 U.S. military installations across the world and he took part in a 2009 USO Goodwill tour for troops in Iraq. This year, Lasorda participated in Navy general retirement ceremonies and in the swearing-in of over 1,500 new U.S. troops.
Visiting the troops is a source of pride for Lasorda.
“All I was wanting to do was to tell them how much I appreciate what they’re doing for me and for our country,” the iconic former Dodgers manager said. “When they put that uniform on, it’s the uniform of the greatest country in the world, the land of opportunity.”
Lasorda managed the Dodgers from 1976 to 1996, winning two World Series titles, four National League pennants and eight division crowns. He was named NL Manager of the Year twice and won 1,599 career games.