His son, Thomas Jr., died in 1991. When Penelope Spheeris heard that Tommy Lasorda died on Thursday at 93, she knew many people would be touched by the sad news, particularly in Los Angeles. Tommy Lasorda was supportive of him in private. "His passion, success, charisma and sense of humor turned him into an international celebrity, a stature that he used to grow our sport," Manfred said. Brittney Griner vows to never play overseas againunless its for the Olympics, Champion shot putter Sophie McKinna comes out as gay ahead of Paris 2024, Jason Collins journey to put his past straight label behind him continues to inspire, Nikki Hiltz speaks out loud with a USATF road 1-mile championship win in Iowa. Lasorda was enraged when it was widely reported that his son had died of complications of AIDS. A postscript by the author noted, Expecting the father to ask that donations [in honor of his son] go to the Gay Mens Health Crisis? ( AP Photo/Reinhold Matay), Baseball Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda waits to be introduced before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. (Tannen Maury / European Pressphoto Agency). Thats not the truth., Lasorda also rankled at reports that his son was an AIDS patient. The bronze medalist has made it his mission to challenge gender norms. He had been the oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tommy Lasorda was more than a baseball manager. Longtime Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was known for his quotes as much as his managing. Hopefully that helped to move the tide along and maybe baseball culture will get better, Pallone said. Void in ONT. 1. ORIGINAL REPORT: Over nearly three decades, Tommy Lasordas denial of his gay sons identity has grown into legend. POZ uses cookies to provide necessary website functionality, improve your experience, analyze our traffic and personalize ads. Photos: Tommy Lasorda through the years, 1927-2021 - La Crosse Tribune Tommy Lasorda acknowledges the crowd at Dodger Stadium as his number is retired by the team during a pregame ceremony in August 1997. But he didnt admit it.. So, I believed his father, because at that time a manly, combative man like Lasorda could not have possibly had a gay son, and one who died of AIDS.
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