Say 'Dodgers' and people know you're talking about baseball. Say 'Braves' and they ask, 'What reservation?' Say 'Reds' and they think of communism. Say 'Padres' and they look around for a priest.

Quote by Tommy Lasorda

Topics: Baseball Quotes

Always give an autograph when somebody asks you.

Always give an autograph when somebody asks you.

Managing is like holding a dove in your hand. Squeeze too hard and you kill...

Managing is like holding a dove in your hand. Squeeze too hard and you kill...

About the only problem with success is that it does not teach you how to...

About the only problem with success is that it does not teach you how to...

No, we don't cheat. And even if we did, I'd never tell you.

No, we don't cheat. And even if we did, I'd never tell you.

Nothing succeeds like -- failure.

Nothing succeeds like -- failure.

When we win, I'm so happy I eat a lot. When we lose, I'm so...

When we win, I'm so happy I eat a lot. When we lose, I'm so...

There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch...

There are three types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch...

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

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

Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of...

Pressure is a word that is misused in our vocabulary. When you start thinking of...

People say you can't go out and eat with your players. I say why not.

People say you can't go out and eat with your players. I say why not.

I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it...

I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it...

I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer.

I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer.

Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts.

Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts.

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts.

Baseball is like driving, it's the one who gets home safely that counts.

The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on our side...

The only way I'd worry about the weather is if it snows on our side...

Listen, if you start worrying about the people in the stands, before too long you're...

Listen, if you start worrying about the people in the stands, before too long you're...

I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it...

I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it...

A good manager is a man who isn't worried about his own career but rather...

A good manager is a man who isn't worried about his own career but rather...

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on...

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on...