Tommy Lasorda, legendary baseball coach and Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 93 on January 7, 2021. Lasorda was born and raised in Pennsylvania, where he played semi-professional baseball before signing a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. He quickly rose through the ranks, eventually managing the Dodgers for twenty seasons, from 1976 to 1996. During his tenure, the team won two World Series titles, four National League pennants, and eight division titles. Lasorda was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997. He was a three-time National League Manager of the Year, and also served as manager of the 2000 US Olympic Baseball Team. He led them to a Bronze Medal victory in that year's games in Sydney, Australia. Throughout his storied career, Lasorda became beloved both on and off the field, meriting the nickname Brother Tom for his endlessly amiable personality. His indelible spirit will be remembered for many years to come.