Tommy Lasorda

Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet Dodger Legend Tommy Lasorda. The signing was held at the Skecher's Outlet in Fullerton. I wasn't sure if I was going to attend the event since Dodgers signings usually get out of hand. But since I work only a couple miles away I made the trip. The signing was scheduled to start at 6pm. I didn't get off work until 5 and when I got there I was shocked to find a pretty small line. There was only about 80 people. I was informed that a purchase was necessary in order to get a wristband. So I went inside and bought the cheapest item I could find ($6 shoe cleaner). I was also informed that Tommy would not be signing bats, which of course is the only item I brought. So I had to run across the street to the Sports Authority and bought a Dodger Stadium poster. It was actually a really nice poster for $5. By the time I got back to Skecher's the line had grown to over 100. This would come back to haunt me later. The event was limited to the first 100, so by the time I got back there were hopefuls without wristbands in front of me. The line moved slowly and I didn't get to the front till 7:30. The Skecher's employees informed the line that the signing was over and they wouldn't be letting anybody else inside. Thank goodness one of the workers recognized me having a wristband or else I would have left their empty handed. I eventually got in and got to meet Lasorda. He was in a good mood and signed my poster. I heard he was signing  2 per person and adding "HOF" but stopped due to classless autographers. Even though I'm an Angel fan this is going to be a great addition to my collection. I will always be a fan of pre-90s Dodgers. Thanks to Skecher's and Tommy Lasorda for this event.