Dodgers great Tommy Lasorda takes his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame 27 years ago

Published: March 5, 2024, 2:55 p.m.

Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on March 5, 1997. The manager led the Dodgers to four NL pennants and two World Series titles.

Tommy Lasorda manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during batting practice before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium.
Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda arrives at National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Los Angeles Dodgers senior vice president Tommy Lasorda at press conference announcing sale of Los Angeles Dodgers to Frank McCourt (not pictured) at Dodger Stadium.
Tommy Lasorda manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during 1989 spring training at Municipal Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda prior to their game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field during the 1992 season.
Tommy Lasorda manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during batting practice before their game against the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers senior vice president Tommy Lasorda (left) poses with new owners Jamie McCourt (center) and Frank McCourt at press conference announcing the McCourt's purchase of team at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda in attendance as the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles CA.
Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda (2) signs autographs for fans before playing the Los Angeles Angels at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Tommy Lasorda speaks at the Los Angeles Dodgers holiday party at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers special advisor and former manager Tommy Lasorda prior to four of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda answers question during the MLB winter meetings at Hilton Anatole.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (center) visits with former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (left) and former Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda prior to the Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly (8) and former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (2) look on against the San Diego Padres at Camelback Ranch.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda looks on Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (left) and manager Dave Roberts pose for a photo prior to the game against the Cleveland Indians at Camelback Ranch.
APRIL 1989: Pete Rose shares a light moment with Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda just before the start of opening day 1989. Pete Rose 11