Tommy Lasorda hospitalized in ICU with heart problems

Legendary Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda is in serious condition in a Southern California intensive care hospital with heart problems, TMZ Sports has learned.

Lasorda was admitted a week ago and his condition has worsened. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, Tommy was hooked up to a ventilator and sedated. We are told that he is now resting comfortably, so it seems he has improved.

Our sources say his condition is NOT related to COVID.

A source noted that Tommy was 93 and had some health issues, so his prognosis is uncertain.

Lasorda had a rich baseball career, first signing with the Phillies in 1945. He also played for the Royals

Lasorda retired in 1960 and joined the Dodgers as a scout and then manager. And, he was one of the most colorful managers in the sport, leading the team to 8 National League West division titles, 4 pennants and 2 World Series championships.

Tommy, who became a TV pitchman for various products, retired in 1996 due to health issues. He has a wine business – Lasorda Family Wines.

After his retirement from the management, he became vice-president and then interim general manager of the team in 1968.

Tommy was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.