178 Quotes by Tommy Lasorda

When you - when you become the manager of a major league team, particularly the Dodgers, to me, that's a privilege and an honor. No matter where you go or what you do, you represent that position that you have. And you represent that organization that gave you the opportunity to be doing what you're doing.

One time I was doing a speech to a group of kids, and just before I get there, I see this little kid crying. I found out they just lost a game, and he was the losing pitcher. I went over there, put my arm around him, and said, 'What are you crying for? When major league players lose, they don't cry.'

I am so happy and proud to learn of Hideo Nomo's election to the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. He was quite a pitcher and competitor, but he is also a very special and caring person.

My theory of hitting was just to watch the ball as it came in and hit it.

I firmly believe that there is a God. I firmly believe that there is a Heaven. And I firmly believe that if you go there, it's gonna be great.

You can wake up every day and make today better than the last.

Baseball is played by all countries now, and softball, too

You can have the best team in baseball, and if nobody goes through the turnstiles, you've got to shut the doors down.

You get an opportunity to do something for your country, you better get out and do it.