The late Tommy Lasorda was known as much for his quotes as for his managerial acumen

Tom Lasorda speaks during a ceremony held in his honor at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 7, 1996. After being asked “What did you think of Kingman’s performance” after Dave Kingman hit three homers in one game against the Dodgers: “What’s my opinion of Kingman’s performance? I’m off to lose a game, and you ask me my opinion of his performance?” Tommy Lasorda “I don’t want guys who try … I want guys who do! I don’t want guys who try … I want guys who do!” “Nobody has to tell Frank Sinatra he is a good singer and nobody has to tell me that I am a good manager.” “My wife tells me one day, ‘I think you love baseball more than me.’ I say, ‘Well, I guess that’s true, but hey, I love you more than football and hockey.’” “When I took the job as the manager of the Olympic team, I didn’t take it because I was a Dodger. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer.” “Baseball is like driving, it’s the one who gets home safely that counts.” “People say you can’t go out and eat with your players.