Tony La Russa is a complex man. But we still think we know him. Over the course of his meticulously crafted, wildly successful 33-year managerial career we’ve seen the traits that helped earn him an eternal spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Intense. Driven. Compassionate. Creative. Loyal. Competitive. Prepared.
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There’s a lot that goes into being one of the best. Yet, there’s even more to the man, particularly when it comes to La Russa’s life in baseball. Ask him about his major league playing career and you’ll see a more vulnerable, unrecognizable side of him as he winces and unlocks his inner Bob Uecker.