Did Tommy Lasorda win the Ambassador of Baseball Award in 1983?

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There appears to be no Official Presentation to Tommy Lasorda as ambassador. It may be that the title has been given to him just because of his outstanding contribution to baseball over many years. (see: http://www.hwwilson.com/Currentbio/baseball.html) He has won many awards: Lasorda won the National League Manager of the Year Award, four times. 'Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda 1977 {(AP,UPI);} 1981 {(AP);} 1983 {(BBWAA);} 1988 (BBWAA, BA, TSN).' Awarded by in brackets. http://www.acmewebpages.com/dodgers/awards.htm 'Baseball's ambassador Tommy Lasorda in 1999 celebrated 50 years with the Dodgers as a player, scout, coach manager, and vice president. He holds the second longest tenure in baseball history with the same team. He led the Dodgers to a World Championship in 1981, three National League titles and five division titles. 'Mr. Baseball' was named Manager of the Year four times, and managed in three World Series and three All-Star games.' http://www.niaf.org/research/contribution.asp Verification of his 'title': Ambassador of Baseball Tommy Visiting Scenic City in April Article March 14, 2003 Article plus photo. http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_33802.asp Apr 25 03, 12:30 PM