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Dodgers News: Orel Hershiser Explains Missing Tommy Lasorda’s Funeral

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a beloved member of the franchise when Tommy Lasorda passed away in January at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife Jo, his daughter Laura and granddaughter Emily Tess.

Lasorda spent 71 years with the Dodgers organization as a player, coach, scout, manager, executive or special advisor. Twenty of those were as manager, which saw Lasorda go 1,599-1,439 and lead the team to eight National League West division titles, four NL pennants and two World Series championships (1981, 1988).

The Dodgers held an intimate Celebration of Life ceremony at Dodger Stadium earlier this year, with Eric Karros, Mickey Hatcher, and Justin and Kourtney Turner among those in attendance.