Tony La Russa Awards

What awards did Tony La Russa win? This page lists every known baseball award won by Tony La Russa in chronological order. Click the award name and up comes a comprehensive history of that award along with every winner of that particular baseball award.
"When I first became a manager I asked Chuck (Tanner) for advice. He told me, 'Always rent.'" - Tony La Russa

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Tony La Russa

Tony La Russa Autograph on a 1987 Topps (#68)

Tony La Russa Autograph on a 1987 Topps (#68)
 

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Birth Name:   Anthony La Russa, Jr.
Nickname:   Tony
Born On:   10-04-1944  (Libra)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Tampa, Florida
Year of Death Data Died On:   Still Living
Place of Death Data Died In:   Still Living
Cemetery:   n/a
High School:   Jefferson High School (Tampa, FL)
College:   South Florida (DNP) & Florida State (DNP)
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Right   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Right
Player Height Chart Height:   6-01   Player Weight Chart Weight:   190
First Game:   05-10-1963 (Age 18)
Last Game:   04-06-1973
Draft:   Not Applicable
Tony La Russa

Awards
1983 American League Manager of the Year Award
1983 Associated Press Manager of the Year Award
1983 Sporting News Manager of the Year Award
1988 American League Manager of the Year Award
1988 Sporting News A.L. Manager of the Year Award
1992 American League Manager of the Year Award
1992 Sporting News A.L. Manager of the Year Award
2002 National League Manager of the Year Award




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