Fernando Valenzuela

On this date in 1990, Fernando Valenzuela of the Dodger throws a no-hitter beating the Cardinals 6-0.

"All last year, we tried to teach him English and the only word he learned was 'million.'" - Tommy Lasorda

Kirk Gibson

On this date in 1988, Kirk Gibson of the Dodgers walks off the field before his first spring training game with the club after teammate Jesse Orosco places eye black in his cap causing Gibson to unknowingly wipe it all over himself on the field.

"Tommy (Lasorda), you find out what son-of-a-bitch did this, because I'm going to tear his head off!"   

Tommy Lasorda

Born on today's date, Tommy Lasorda.

"I've never used a word of profanity in front of my wife, my children or anybody else's wife or children. But on the ball field, I'm bad. I'm really bad."

Fernando Valenzuela

On this date in 1990, Fernando Valenzuela pitches a no-hitter as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 6-0.

"He wants Texas back." - Tommy Lasorda on Valenezuela's contract demands 

Dreaming of pasta!

Tommy Lasorda LESS than impressed with Psy!

Now if he had a plate of pasta.....

Kirk Gibson

On this date in 1988, Kirk Gibson of the Dodgers walks off the field before his first spring training game with the club after teammate Jesse Orosco places eye black in his cap causing Gibson to unknowingly wipe it all over himself on the field.

"Tommy (Lasorda), you find out what son of a bitch did this, because I'm going to tear his head off!"

Kurt Bevacqua

Born on today's date, Kurt Bevacqua.

"Bevacqua? He couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. If I was pitching when Bevacqua was playing, I would have sent a taxi to the airport to make sure he made it to the park." - Tommy Lasorda after Bevacqua accused the Dodgers of throwing at him

Dave Kingman

Born on this date, Dave Kingman.

"What's my opinion of Kingman's performance? What the (bleep) do you think is my opinion of it? I think it was (bleep). Put that in, I don't (bleepin) care. Opinion of his performance!!? Jesus Christ, he beat us with three (bleepin) home runs! What the (bleep) do you mean, 'What is my opinion of his performance? How could you ask me a question like that, 'What is my opinion of his performance? (bleep) he hit three home runs (bleep). I'm (bleepin) pissed off to lose the (bleepin) game. And you ask my opinion of his performance! (bleep) That's a tough question to ask me, isn't it 'What is my opinion of his performance?'" - Tommy Lasorda    

Mike Scioscia

Born on today's date, Mike Scioscia.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he would finish third." - Tommy Lasorda

Darryl Dtrawberry

On this date in 1983, Darryl Strawberry is named the NL Rookie of the Year.

"He is not a dog. A dog is loyal and runs after balls." - Tommy Lasorda

Tommy Lasorda

On this date in 1988, Tommy Lasorda wins his 1000th game as a manager as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 4-2.

"I've already told my wife that when I go, I want our home schedule attached to my tombstone."

Tommty Lasorda

On this date in 1996, after suffering a mild heart attack the month before, Tommy Lasorda announces his retirement as manager of the Dodgers.

"Eighty perecnt of the people who hear them (your troubles) don't care and the other twenty percent are glad you're having them."

You know how everybody says they are going to change their diet after a heart attack?

Streak broken!

Get well soon Tommy!

Lasorda conveniently stayed in the can

Kirk Gibson

On this date, Kirk Gibson of the Dodgers walks off the field before his first spring training game with the club after teammate Jesse Orosco places eye black in his cap causing Gibson to unknowingly wipe it all over himself on the field.

"Tommy (Lasorda), you find out what son of a bitch did this, because I'm going to tear his head off!"

Kurt Bevacqua

Born on today's date, Kurt Bevacqua.

"Bevacqua? He couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. If I was pitching when Bevacqua was playing, I would have sent a taxi to the airport to make sure he made it to the park." - Tommy Lasorda after Bevacqua accused the Dodgers of throwing at him

Dave Kingman

Born on today's date, Dave Kingman.

"What's my opinion of Kingman's performance? What the (bleep) do you think is my opinion of it? I think it was (bleep). Put that in, I don't (bleepin) care. Opinion of his performance!!? Jesus Christ, he beat us with three(bleepin) home runs! What the (bleep) do you mean, 'What is my opinion of his performance?' How could you ask me a question like that, 'What is my opinion of his performance?' (bleep), he hit three home runs (bleep). I'm (bleepin) pissed off to lose the (bleepin) game. And you ask me my opinion of his performance! (bleep). That's a tough question to ask me, isn't it? 'What is my opinion of his performance?'" - Tommy Lasorda

Fernando Valenzuela

On this date in 1981, Fernando Valenzuela wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

"All last year, we tried to teach him English, and the only word he learned was 'million'". - Tommy Lasorda

Darryl Strawberry

On this date in 1983, Darryl Strawberry of the Mets wins the Rookie of the Year Award.

"He is not a dog. A dog is loyal and runs after balls." - Tommy Lasorda