Lasorda Makes Impression on LSU Baseball Program

crawfish · 02-13-2008, 05:44 PM

Nice article about former pro baseball manager Lasorda and LSU HBC Mainieri. Good stuff!

Lasorda, a longtime friend of LSU coach Paul Mainieri, served Tuesday night as the keynote speaker for the “First Pitch” Banquet at the Maravich Center. He also met with the Tigers prior to the banquet in Alex Box Stadium. Lasorda and Mainieri met over 25 years ago when Mainieri was the head coach at St. Thomas University in Miami, and the two have remained close friends since.

“With the exception of my father and mother, Tommy Lasorda has been the most influential person in my life,” Mainieri said. “Tommy has advised me in so many areas, it’s hard to specify any areas of emphasis. I think from him I realized how important it is to bring joy to the ballpark every day. The players definitely follow your lead as the coach and the enthusiasm you show for your job make an impact on them.

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crimsonnation713 · 02-13-2008, 06:29 PM

Lasorda makes an impression on me. Matter of fact I think I'm going to take a "Lasorda" right now.

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