First, it was big league player. Appearing incoherent and bothered during his DUI arrest, Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, 76, referred to his Hall of Fame credentials and … Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has quit the animal rescue he founded three decades ago amid a bruising power struggle. La Russa was fired in 1986 by then-general manager Ken Harrelson after Chicago got off to a 26-38 start. This was not the week for Tony La Russa to admit he was unaware of a rule. Animals Rescuing People.® Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is an award-winning, nationally recognized leader for its unique mission of People Rescuing Animals … Wednesday's extra-inning loss in Cincinnati wasn't defined by the White Sox skipper sending closer Liam Hendriks out to run the bases in the top of the 10th inning. Tony La Russa. Then, he wanted to be a lawyer. Tony La Russa has a permanent home along the top row of the back wall in the Hall of Fame’s plaque gallery in Cooperstown, N.Y., between Bobby Cox and Frank Thomas. Leaders of the … But when he finally found his true calling, La Russa needed little time to establish that he was one of the best skippers the game has ever seen. Elaine La Russa, Tony La Russa’s wife and ARF co-founder, and Bianca La Russa, his daughter, also served on the board of directors until announcing their resignation on Saturday. Tony La Russa, nine years removed from his last managerial job, is headed back to the dugout with the Chicago White Sox, the team he made his managerial debut with more than 40 years ago. Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) Board of Directors President, Gregory McCoy, Co-founders Elaine and Tony La Russa, Executive Director Elena Bicker and … In a … Tony La Russa Admits He Didn't Know He Extra-Innings Rule When He Had Pitcher Liam Hendriks Run Bases In 10thThe road continues to be a bumpy one for White Sox manager Tony La Russa. Positions: Second Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg) Born: October 4, 1944 in Tampa, FL us. For Tony La Russa, managing a Major League Baseball team was way down on his list of career goals.