Tony La Russa Net Worth

With a whopping net worth of
$30 Million

Tony La Russa Wiki Biography

Tony La Russa is a renowned American professional baseball player, manager, and executive, hailing from Tampa, Florida. Born on 4th October 1944, La Russa has left an indelible mark, having managed Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs such as the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, and St Louis Cardinals. His illustrious career in baseball spans back to 1963.

As of 2015, Tony La Russa’s net worth stands at an impressive $30 million, a testament to his success in baseball. Primarily, his wealth stems from his career as a professional baseball player and later as a manager for three major clubs.

Tony La Russa Net Worth $30 Million

Having grown up in Florida, Tony harbored a passion for baseball from a young age. His debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) came in 1963 as part of the Kansas City Athletics team. Throughout his playing career, he featured in five major league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. Undoubtedly, his time as a player reaped financial rewards, yet greater prosperity awaited when he transitioned to coaching and managing baseball teams.

A pivotal turn of events occurred due to his shoulder injury in 1965, forcing an early end to his major league playing career, leading him to continue in minor league baseball. However, in 1979, Tony’s appointment as the White Sox’s manager saw them clinch the American League West Championship in 1983, significantly contributing to his net worth.

From 1986 to 1995, his tenure with the Oakland Athletics saw him and his team secure three consecutive American League Championship wins from 1988 to 1990 and the 1989 World Series. This marked a defining period, bringing not only well-deserved acclaim but also substantial financial gain, enriching his net worth.

Upon joining the St. Louis Cardinals as a manager in 1996, his leadership led to seven National League Central titles and World Series triumphs in 2006 and 2011, after which he retired as a manager. Notably, his net worth experienced a substantial surge during this phase of his career.

Subsequently, for the next three years, Tony held a managerial position in MLB, and more recently, he has assumed a more active role as an executive for the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he has been serving since 2014.

Throughout his baseball career, he was honored as Manager of the Year four times in 1983, 1988, 1992, and 2002. In 2014, he was inducted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and was unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the same year.

On the personal front, Tony has been married twice: first to Luzette Sarcone(1967-73), with whom he has two daughters, and since 1973 to Elaine Coker, with whom he has two more daughters, and they reside in Alamo, California. Presently, Tony is relishing his successful life as an executive, a revered personality, and a multimillionaire, reflected in his current net worth of $30 million.

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Full Name	Tony La Russa
Net Worth	$30 Million
Date Of Birth	October 4, 1944
Place Of Birth	Tampa, Florida, United States
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
Weight	190 lbs (86.2 kg)
Profession	Baseball player, Manager, Lawyer, Coach
Education	Florida State University College of Law, University of South Florida, Florida State University, Florida State University College of Law, University of South Florida, Florida State University
Nationality	United States of America
Spouse	Elaine Coker (m. 1973), Luzette Sarcone (m. 1965–1973)
Children	Bianca La Russa, Andrea La Russa, Devon La Russa, Averie La Russa, Andrea La Russa, Bianca La Russa, Devon La Russa, Averie La Russa
Parents	Anthony La Russa, Sr., Oliva La Russa, Anthony La Russa, Sr., Oliva La Russa
Siblings	Eva Fojaco, Eva Fojaco
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1	Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager in 2014.
2	Inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.
3	His daughter, Bianca Tai LaRussa, is a dancer and has become an Oakland Raiders cheerleader [April 2011].
4	Won the World Series with the Oaklnd A’s (American league) in 1989 and the St. Louis Cardinals (National League) in 2006, joining Sparky Anderson who won the Series with the Cincinnati Reds (NL) in 1975 and 76 and the Detroit Tigers (AL) in 1984 as the only two men in baseball history who have managed a World Series winner in both leagues.
5	Is also a practicing attorney.
6	Baseball manager Tony La Russa and his wife, Elaine, co-founded ARF in 1991 after he rescued a terrified stray cat that ran onto the field during an A’s-Yankees game.
7	Manager of Oakland Athletics (1986-1995; Win-Loss record: 798-673).
8	1983 American League Manager of the Year for leading Chicago White Sox to 1st Division Championship and 1st post-season appearance since 1959.
9	Manager of the Chicago White Sox (1979-1986; Win-Loss record: 522-510).
10	Member of 1971 American League Western Division Champion Oakland Athletics team.
11	Second Baseman/Shortstop for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics (1963 and 1968-1971), Atlanta Braves (1971) and Chicago Cubs (1973).

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Title	Year	Status	Character
The Lineup: Hits and Errors – The Best and Worst Deals in New York Baseball	2012	TV Mini-Series	Panelist-Himself
The Game 365	2007	TV Series
Arli$$td>	1998	TV Series	Tony LaRussa