Tommy Lasorda History with Louisiana

[Turbine]

This is from the 1984 USL Baseball Banquet.

Dr Robert Hesse, is presenting a plaque to Tommy Lasorda from the Italian American Club, recognizing Lasorda as an Honorary Cajun. (Of course, Lasorda is Italian).

At the lower right is Ron Gomez.

Picture donated by Steve Hesse, son of Dr Robert Hesse.

[Turbine]

RedBug58, that is great, thanks.

At first glance I thought Lasorda's place holder card said #51 but I see its USL

[AboveAverage]

Where were these functions held?

[Cajun Monkee]

Where were these functions held?

In the 80's?

Maybe the Petroleum Club? City Club when it was Downtown?

[CajunNation]

AWESOME.

I don't know what looks better, Lasorda or that beautiful Cajuns script behind him.

Thanks Turbine.

[HoustonCajun]

AWESOME.

I don't know what looks better, Lasorda or that beautiful Cajuns script behind him.

Thanks Turbine.

Mel Didier brought in some great speakers. Also had Whitey Ford one year.

[RedBug58]

Mel Didier brought in some great speakers. Also had Whitey Ford one year.

I remember my Dad saying that Lasorda was a great speaker, ripping off jokes one after another, and had the place going crazy. Good times in Cajun Land!

[CajunRebel]

AWESOME.

I don't know what looks better, Lasorda or that beautiful Cajuns script behind him.

Thanks Turbine.

Boy that was my thought too. I wish we'd ditch our black and yellow flaming pepper crap for something like that.

[Turbine]

AWESOME.

I don't know what looks better, Lasorda or that beautiful Cajuns script behind him.

Thanks Turbine.

I'm making some stickers with Cajuns in that exact script. You want one?

Oh and the thanks goes to RedBug58 not me.

[RedTails]

I'm making some stickers with Cajuns in that exact script. You want one?

I got money on one.

[basinbear]

Mel Didier brought in some great speakers. Also had Whitey Ford one year.

[basinbear]

You remember I got Whitey to sign a ball for you? Good times