Louis manager Tony La Russa and Atlanta president John Schuerholz, who is chairing the group.

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Possibly the most famous incident with a ballpark land line phone came at the expense of Rony La Russa, when the St.

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"He remained calm and leaned out the window as he was being driven to the hospital and waved to the crowd, " La Russa said.

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Tony La Russa, the former manager who has served as a consultant to Commissioner Bud Selig, said the sport isn't necessarily about what's most exciting.

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Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that Berlusconi continued to shake hands with supporters for "a couple of minutes" after being hit.

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"It's about how you can win games, " La Russa said.

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Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa told the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that the irrepressible Berlusconi continued to shake hands with supporters for "a couple of minutes" after being hit.

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Even more, big names in Corporate America have jumped on board to help La Russa in his quest to end the need for euthanasia, by finding homes for all adoptable pets.

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Louis skipper from Tony La Russa.

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