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Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jan 8, 2021

Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Tommy Lasorda edition

Longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda passed away late Thursday, aged 93. The Cubs issued the following statement:

“Tommy positively influenced countless players from all over the world and proudly represented the game of baseball across the country and abroad,” said Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts. “He was known to always bleed ‘Dodger Blue,’ and today we mourn alongside the Dodgers and their passionate fans. Tommy’s accomplishments throughout the game will never be forgotten.”

The Cubs also tweeted the photo shown above, of Lasorda at Wrigley, along with some others:

So, I thought I’d do some sleuthing. (H/T to Bruce Miles for calling my attention to the photo.)

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