Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association Announces Tony La Russa as Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree for 2019 Legends for Youth Dinner
Colorado Springs, CO – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) is pleased to announce that Hall of Famer and four-time Manager of the Year Tony La Russa will be honored with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th annual Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City. The event, which will take place on Thursday, November 7 at Capitale, recognizes former major league players for their accomplishments on the diamond coupled with their off-the-field contributions to communities across the nation. La Russa’s professional baseball career began at 18 years old