The stretch is known as the Tommy Lasorda Memorial Highway. It runs through Orange County near his Fullerton home.
Lasorda is an iconic figure in Los Angeles sports and was known as one of baseball's great ambassadors. In addition to the two world championships, Lasorda's Dodgers won four National League titles, eight division titles and nearly 1,600 games.
He served the franchise for seven decades, making his journey from a little-known pitcher to a World Series-winning manager to special adviser.Lasorda's larger-than-life personality also made him something of a pop culture hit. appearing in a variety of movies and TV shows. He even had a video game bearing his name.It's near Fullerton, where Lasorda lived since the team's move west in 1958, according to the team.
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