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Tommy Lasorda Gets Honored by the Emperor of Japan for Work

Dec 13, 2008 – 3:00 PM
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Elie Seckbach

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Baseball legend Tommy Lasorda is a pop culture icon whose one-of-a-kind style has made him a household name. Over his his 60-year career with the Dodgers, Lasorda has also become an ambassador of the sport, traveling across the globe to promote the game like no-one else.

One such place is Japan, where Tommy has been working with players, managers, and the league for over 40 years. Because of his efforts, Tommy received high honors from the Emperor of Japan.

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