Lasorda's stretch

by love the ivy on Aug 30, 2005 4:30 AM CDT

How rude was it for him to say we are the 2nd best fans in the world in our ball park and then say Dodgers instead of Cubbies?!?!?
I threw my bad play brick at the TV. Good thing it is made of styrofoam.
He was surely making a funny of some sort, but his tone of voice and demeanor didn't portray it. Just wanted to vent about it.

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Lasorda has always been a tool

here's a fun story...

There's a bar not too far from Wrigley called Higgin's Tavern. The owner has a ton of sports items on the walls. Several years ago he was at a card convention (or something) and had his picture taken with Lasorda. He had the picture blown up and sent a copy of it to him with a check for $100 and a letter. The letter explained who he was and asked Tommy to sign it and send it back to him. He stated the check sent had the To: field blank and he could fill in whatever charity he liked on it.

A few weeks later the owner received the signed picture back and placed on the wall. His curiosity caused him to call the bank and request a copy of the cleared check. When he recieved it he was surprised to see that Tommy filled his own name in the To: field, endorsed the back and cashed the $100 check! Like he needs the extra $100.

A copy of that check (front/back) and the letter hang next to the picture now.

by Thunderclap Newman on Aug 30, 2005 9:11 AM CDT reply actions

If I'm that bar owner...

... I would auction off the check and send the proceeds to a charity that Lasorda hates. What an ass.

by Al Yellon on Aug 30, 2005 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, but I think the owner has

more fun telling the story to patrons. It's a real conversation piece.

by Thunderclap Newman on Aug 30, 2005 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I can believe

this actually. I work as a 911 dispatcher at my local police department and I am also the union president. I have to deal with our city council and mayor more than I care to. We have this pompous, loud mouth, alderman that just rubs everyone raw. He likes to talk loudly to hear him self talk, and very very rarely about anything intelligent or helpful. I think I just became aware of his even more evil twin!

It isn't near as important to be loved for yourself as it is to be loved in spite of yourself.

by love the ivy on Aug 30, 2005 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Tommy's Favorite Charity

Obviously, it's Tommy!

Tony Tavares (Nats President) told a long story on a radio show when the Dodgers were in town about how he took Lasorda to lunch, and he told him that he never ever paid for lunch. He did it in a funny way, but unfortunately I don't remember the story, just that Tommy sounded like a jerk.

by 08Cubs on Aug 31, 2005 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Lasorda is a fraud

Having grown up in So. Cal, I have been subjected to the Tommy Lasorda lie for 30 years. He was a good X's and O's manager at times, but really is a hypocritical idiot. There are few celebrities that I dislike more than Lasorda.

As far as the TMOTTBG, it is time to lose the celebrity part and emphasize the Cubs fan part. No more Tommy, no more Bob Uecker.

Corey Patterson, please go be potentially good somewhere else.

by Ross on Aug 30, 2005 11:17 AM CDT reply actions

And just maybe....

get some people to sing that: A) are hopefully Cub fans or atleast good baseball fans that can carry on a decent interview afterwards. B)that know the words for God's sake. C)appreciate the man and the history that created such a great tradition.
It is a part of what makes the Cubs and Wrigley different form all the teams and ballparks around.

It isn't near as important to be loved for yourself as it is to be loved in spite of yourself.

by love the ivy on Aug 30, 2005 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I think...

they should involve fans like the ones here. Maybe something similar to the Heart of a Cubs fan contest or something. Kind of like seeing the 3 millionth fan last year. Something that gets more people involved, and hopefully true fans.

Cubbie blue always sPaRkLeS in my eyes.

by sparkles721 on Aug 30, 2005 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions