Michael Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120605&content_id=32800824&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb PHILADELPHIA -- Dodgers Hall of Fame former manager Tom Lasorda suffered a heart attack in New York on Monday and is hospitalized, the team confirmed Tuesday. Lasorda was in New York representing the Dodgers at the First-Year Player Draft when he took ill Monday night and was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He was said to be resting comfortably and could be released as early as Wednesday. Lasorda, 84, has been a high-ranking club official since his retirement as manager midway through the 1996 season, when he also suffered a heart attack. His current title is special advisor to the chairman, given to him by former chairman and owner Frank McCourt. Lasorda compiled a 1,599-1,439 record and won two World Series, four National League pennants and eight division titles during his 20-year career as the Dodgers' manager. Pull through it, Tommy ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hang in there Tommy, good to see he's being released quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofthefish Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I always think of the words of Fletch, when someone mentions Tommy "I hate Tommy Lasorda", not that I hate him, but that movie still cracks me up. Wishing Tommy well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystikol87 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I always think of him falling over in the All-Star Game, and then I smile. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishes on the Pond Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Good to hear he is out of the hospital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Love Me Some Fish Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 84?? Damn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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