Mike Piazza and Tommy Lasorda in Santa Monica

Last week on May 19, 2011, at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, Tommy Lasorda was honored by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF).  Lasorda was presented with the NIAF Lifetime Achievement Award in Sports Management.  Lasorda was presented with this award by none other than 12-time MLB All-Star and former Dodger Mike Piazza.  To read more about the even and read about the other prominent Italian Americans honored, visit the NIAF website linked here

Here are two photos of Piazza & Lasorda from the event:

The former Strongest Man in SoCal & Tommy

Piazza presenting Tommy with his award

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Steve Garvey

May 21, 2011

Steve Garvey

$20 - any item except bats & jerseys

$30 - bats & jerseys

1:00pm

He will pose for your photo at no additional charge or you can purchase a Poloroid autograph ticket for $30. After your Poloroid develops, Steve will sign it. Personalizations are no charge.

This appearance will be at Porky's Sports Cards, 21908 1/2 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills CA 91364

Thanks for the info Robert M.!

True to the Blue!



Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Tony Gwynn Jr.

I've had two posts about Matt Kemp's upcoming appearance on July 30, 2011.  The most updated information can be found on my post right here

Just announced making an appearance along with Matt Kemp at Frank & Son is Tony Gwynn Jr.

July 30, 2011

Tony Gwynn Jr.

$20 - small items - flat items & baseballs

$30 - large items - everything else

$10 - inscriptions

$8 - PSA/DNA

Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Jerry Sands

May 28, 2011

Jerry Sands

2011 Dodger Rookie

$25 - cards, photos, balls

$35 - jerseys, bats, helmets, posters, hats

$10 - PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity

11:00 am

You know the baseball season is in full swing when all kinds of signings are going on.  Sands will appear at Southbay Baseball Cards, Inc., 1751 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita CA.

True to the Blue!