Saturday, Orel Leonard Hershiser finally became one of the Legends of Dodger Baseball. Anyone who witnessed the incredible 1988 Dodger World Championship will think the honor is long overdue. Without Hershiser, there would be no Dodger World Championship in 1988. What Hershiser as a starter gave to the Dodger organization is truly remarkable. As a top-notch broadcaster, Hershiser continues to strive for excellence and inspire players and fans to do the same.
From the first time I watched him, I admired Hershiser’s determination to excel, and that was before the late great Tommy Lasorda gave him the nickname of Bulldog.