Tommy Lasorda, a baseball Hall of Famer who spent seven decades in the Dodgers organization, died on Thursday, January 7, at the age of 93. Lasorda had a sudden cardiopulmonary arrest while home and less than an hour later, he was pronounced dead, the team said in a statement.

Lasorda started playing professional baseball at the age of 18 and went on to become a manager, winning the World Series twice with the Dodgers.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jo; their daughter, Laura, and granddaughter Emily Tess.

"I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky," Lasorda once said.

Lasorda poses for the camera at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. He pitched in the Brooklyn Dodgers system in 1954 and 1955.
Lasorda poses for the camera at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. He pitched in the Brooklyn Dodgers system in 1954 and 1955.
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Lasorda in 1975. He managed the Dodgers from 1976-1996 and won two World Series. He was the first National League manager to win two pennants in his first two seasons.
Lasorda in 1975. He managed the Dodgers from 1976-1996 and won two World Series. He was the first National League manager to win two pennants in his first two seasons.
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Lasorda speaks with his mother at her home in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in October 1977.
Lasorda speaks with his mother at her home in Norristown, Pennsylvania, in October 1977.
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First baseman Steve Garvey kisses Lasorda in the Dodger Stadium locker room after the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the National League pennant in October 1978.
First baseman Steve Garvey kisses Lasorda in the Dodger Stadium locker room after the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies to win the National League pennant in October 1978.
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Lasorda argues with an umpire during a game in 1981. He led the Dodgers to 1,599 wins during his time as manager.
Lasorda argues with an umpire during a game in 1981. He led the Dodgers to 1,599 wins during his time as manager.
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Dodgers pitcher Tom Niedenfuer pours champagne on Lasorda after the team won the 1981 National League Division Series playoffs. The team went on to win the World Series that year.
Dodgers pitcher Tom Niedenfuer pours champagne on Lasorda after the team won the 1981 National League Division Series playoffs. The team went on to win the World Series that year.
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From left, Al Campanis, vice president of player personnel for the Dodgers, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and Lasorda during a parade through the streets of Los Angeles in October 1981, celebrating the Dodgers' victory in the World Series.
From left, Al Campanis, vice president of player personnel for the Dodgers, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and Lasorda during a parade through the streets of Los Angeles in October 1981, celebrating the Dodgers' victory in the World Series.
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Lasorda talks on the phone in his office after he was named Manager of the Year by the Associated Press in November 1981.
Lasorda talks on the phone in his office after he was named Manager of the Year by the Associated Press in November 1981.
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Lasorda covers his face as the San Diego Padres score six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Dodgers during a game in September 1983.
Lasorda covers his face as the San Diego Padres score six runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Dodgers during a game in September 1983.
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Lasorda addresses his players during a spring training meeting in Vero Beach, Florida, in 1985.
Lasorda addresses his players during a spring training meeting in Vero Beach, Florida, in 1985.
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Jo, Lasorda's wife, leans to give him a good luck kiss on the start of his 35th season with the Dodger organization in April 1984. They were married for more than 60 years and had two children.
Jo, Lasorda's wife, leans to give him a good luck kiss on the start of his 35th season with the Dodger organization in April 1984. They were married for more than 60 years and had two children.
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Lasorda throws the ball during an Old-Timers' Day game in May 1987 between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York. The Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
Lasorda throws the ball during an Old-Timers' Day game in May 1987 between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York. The Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958.
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Lasorda, left, and Dodgers executive vice president Fred Claire, right, pose with one of the Dodgers' World Series trophies alongside former President Ronald Reagan and former first lady Nancy Reagan before a home opener in April 1989.
Lasorda, left, and Dodgers executive vice president Fred Claire, right, pose with one of the Dodgers' World Series trophies alongside former President Ronald Reagan and former first lady Nancy Reagan before a home opener in April 1989.
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Lasorda, far left, stands with his team during a tribute to former Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella before a game against the Chicago Cubs in June 1993.
Lasorda, far left, stands with his team during a tribute to former Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella before a game against the Chicago Cubs in June 1993.
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Lasorda joins Jay Leno for an interview on "The Tonight Show" in May 1994.
Lasorda joins Jay Leno for an interview on "The Tonight Show" in May 1994.
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Lasorda speaks with players of the Sunrise Little League in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles in April 1995.<br />
Lasorda speaks with players of the Sunrise Little League in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles in April 1995.
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Two days after retiring, Lasorda waves to fans and players from the press box as a game against the Florida Marlins gets underway in July 1996.
Two days after retiring, Lasorda waves to fans and players from the press box as a game against the Florida Marlins gets underway in July 1996.
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Lasorda wipes his eye in August 1997 during his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Lasorda wipes his eye in August 1997 during his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
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Lasorda, coach of team USA, stands during the September 2000 baseball preliminaries against Australia in Sydney.
Lasorda, coach of team USA, stands during the September 2000 baseball preliminaries against Australia in Sydney.
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Lasorda throws the first pitch before a Dodgers game against the New York Yankees in Los Angeles in June 2004.
Lasorda throws the first pitch before a Dodgers game against the New York Yankees in Los Angeles in June 2004.
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After throwing the ceremonial first pitch in Kissimmee, Florida, Lasorda hugs Dodgers catcher and his godson Mike Piazza before the team takes on Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic in March 2006.
After throwing the ceremonial first pitch in Kissimmee, Florida, Lasorda hugs Dodgers catcher and his godson Mike Piazza before the team takes on Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic in March 2006.
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Sebastian Sanchez, 2, is escorted to Lasorda, dressed as Santa Claus, during a UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital event in December 2006.
Sebastian Sanchez, 2, is escorted to Lasorda, dressed as Santa Claus, during a UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital event in December 2006.
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Lasorda signs an autograph for 9-year-old Angela Schubert before a March 2007 spring training game against the Washington Nationals in Vero Beach, Florida.
Lasorda signs an autograph for 9-year-old Angela Schubert before a March 2007 spring training game against the Washington Nationals in Vero Beach, Florida.
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Incoming Dodgers manager Joe Torre talks with Lasorda after a press conference in November 2007.
Incoming Dodgers manager Joe Torre talks with Lasorda after a press conference in November 2007.
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Lasorda, pictured here in November 2007, signs his book "I Live For This!: Baseball's Last True Believer" at a Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles.
Lasorda, pictured here in November 2007, signs his book "I Live For This!: Baseball's Last True Believer" at a Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles.
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Lasorda walks out of Holman Stadium after the Dodgers lost to the Houston Astros in a spring training game in Vero Beach, Florida, in March 2008.
Lasorda walks out of Holman Stadium after the Dodgers lost to the Houston Astros in a spring training game in Vero Beach, Florida, in March 2008.
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Lasorda stands next to his portrait at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, in September 2009.
Lasorda stands next to his portrait at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, in September 2009.
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Lasorda and Ralph Avila, a former Dodgers scout, look on during the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft held in Secaucus, New Jersey, in June 2010.
Lasorda and Ralph Avila, a former Dodgers scout, look on during the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft held in Secaucus, New Jersey, in June 2010.
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Lasorda watches spring training at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix in February 2011.
Lasorda watches spring training at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix in February 2011.
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Lasorda greets fans before an NFL game between the Washington Redskins (known today as Washington Football Team) and the Philadelphia Eagles in September 2013 in Landover, Maryland.
Lasorda greets fans before an NFL game between the Washington Redskins (known today as Washington Football Team) and the Philadelphia Eagles in September 2013 in Landover, Maryland.
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Lasorda throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals in October 2013, in Los Angeles.
Lasorda throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals in October 2013, in Los Angeles.
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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, greets Lasorda, left, and Joe Torre before the start of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York in June 2015. Lasorda and Torre, both Hall of Fame managers, were part of a pregame ceremony for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, greets Lasorda, left, and Joe Torre before the start of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York in June 2015. Lasorda and Torre, both Hall of Fame managers, were part of a pregame ceremony for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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Lasorda, then an executive of the Dodgers, tastes his cake during a ceremony celebrating his 88th birthday before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 22, 2015.
Lasorda, then an executive of the Dodgers, tastes his cake during a ceremony celebrating his 88th birthday before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 22, 2015.
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Lasorda attends a September 2016 charity event at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas that benefited pediatric cancer research and treatment.
Lasorda attends a September 2016 charity event at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas that benefited pediatric cancer research and treatment.
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Lasorda stands in the dugout before Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park in Atlanta in October 2018.
Lasorda stands in the dugout before Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park in Atlanta in October 2018.
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