Tampa has been long known as one of America’s leading baseball cities for producing a volume of top talent and fostering baseball culture. The roster of elite players from Tampa grew in December with the announcement that Tony LaRussa – born and raised in West Tampa – was unanimously voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. He joins Al Lopez and Wade Boggs in adding to Tampa’s rich baseball legacy in the Hall of Fame.
Tony LaRussa played shortstop for Jefferson Dragons in 1962. Photo credit: TampaPix.com
Widely known for his managerial accomplishments, LaRussa graduated from Jefferson High School and was drafted as a player by the Kansas City Royals in 1963. LaRussa spent 10 years as a pro and in the Minor and Major leagues.
The White Sox offered LaRussa his first opportunity as a manager in 1979, which spurred one of the most illustrious careers of any manager in baseball history: three World Series Championships, six league pennants and 12 division championships. He holds the distinction of having the third most wins of any manager with a staggering 2,728 wins over 33 years, and is succeeded only by Connie Mack and John McGraw.
The Tampa Baseball Museum at the Al Lopez House congratulates Tony LaRussa on his acceptance into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place July 27, 2014.
New supporters in the dugout
The Tampa Baseball Museum would like to recognize the following supporters for their generous contributions toward the Museum’s capital campaign:
Mary & Manny Alvarez
Olivia Tobacco Company
Hill Ward Henderson
Ybor City Round Table
These gifts will help the Ybor City Museum Society rehabilitate the Al Lopez House and create the exhibits that will showcase Tampa’s rich baseball heritage.
Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality. January 18, 2014 – April 27, 2014
The Dalí will launch a fresh exhibit featuring an important selection of Andy Warhol’s work. “Warhol: Art. Fame. Mortality.” explores how Warhol learned from Dalí’s public visibility and was equally attuned to the images derived from mass culture.
This exhibit will showcase over 100 works including paintings, screen prints, photographs, and film, including “screen tests” of Salvador Dalí and others.
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Vickie Brunner: “A Tour of Dalí’s Home” Wednesday, January 8, 2013
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Coffee with a Curator is a special monthly visual presentation given by a member of The Dalí Museum’s Curatorial/Education team. Join us for complimentary coffee followed by a focused, theme-oriented presentation on a variety of Dalí-related topics.
For this talk, The Dalí’s Family Programs Coordinator, Vickie Brunner will share stories and take you on a visual tour of Dalí’s home in Port Lligat. In addition, two of The Dalí’s docents, Judith Overcash and BJ Ebersold will share personal experiences from meeting Dalí.
Cost: Free.
Location: The Dalí Museum’s Community Room or Theater
The Dalí Dimension Thursday, January 9, 2014
6:00 PM
Calling himself a Nuclear Mystical painter and creating artwork about the DNA molecule and the 4th dimension, Dalí possessed a lifelong fascination with the world of science. Weaving interviews with scientists and art historians, this documentary explores the vitality science offered to Dalí as a reservoir for new ideas and creations. (Spanish and Dutch with English subtitles, 2004, 75 min.; NR probably G)
Cost: Free
Location: The Dalí Museum Theater
Self-Explore ActivitiesSaturday, January 11, 2013
11:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Children can discover the creative world of Dalí through games, puzzles and arts + crafts activities which educate and encourage family interaction. Dillydally with Dalí takes place under the direction of the museum’s Family Programs Coordinator.
