Tony La Russa last managed in 2011 when the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series. The 76-year-old won three World Series titles as the manager of the Oakland A’s (1989) and Cardinals (2006, ’11). La Russa spent parts of eight seasons managing the Chicago White Sox (1979-86), leading them to the AL West title in 1983. He has a 2,728-2,365 career record in 33 seasons.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches from the dugout on Sept. 12, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Tony La Russa walks out to the mound to make a pitching change during a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 6, 2021 (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches players warm up before the White Sox play the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 31, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talks with manager Tony La Russa before the White Sox play the Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 8, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
La Russa at Guaranteed Rate Field
White Sox manager Tony La Russa makes a pitching change in the sixth inning during a game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 16, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
La Russa at camp
Tony La Russa walks on a practice field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 24, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
La Russa at camp
Manager Tony La Russa talks with players during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Managing the Sox in 1983
White Sox manager Tony La Russa in 1983. (Chicago Tribune archive/Chicago Tribune)
La Russa in 1980
White Sox third base coach Bobby Winkles, baserunner Mike Squires and manager Tony La Russa argue a call by thrid base umpire Fredd Spenn in Arlington, Tex., on July 18, 1980. Spenn called Squires out trying to steal third base in the ninth inning. (Associated Press)
Tony and Hawk
White Sox manager Tony LaRussa watches as the new general manager Ken Harrelson tosses the ball at spring training on Feb. 22, 1986, in Sarasota, Fla. This was the first workout Harrelson attended as the general manager after moving to the front office from the announcers booth. (John Swart / Associated Press)
La Russa in 1985
White Sox manager Tony La Russa and catcher Marc Hill confer with Bruce Tanner during a loss on June 25, 1985. (Charles Cherney / Chicago Tribune)
La Russa with Fisk
White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, left, with manager Tony La Russa, waits for relief pitcher Dennis Lamp during a game on Oct. 8, 1983 at Comiskey Park. (Ed Wagner Jr. / Chicago Tribune)
La Russa at SoxFest
Former White Sox manager Tony LaRussa joins Harold Baines as they sign autographs during an autograph session at SoxFest 2013 held at the Palmer House Hilton on Jan. 27, 2013. (Jos M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
On the job
White Sox manager Tony LaRussa. (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
Back again
Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa, left, entertains White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, Eddie Einhorn and Jerry Reinsdorf before the game at U.S. Cellular Field on June 20, 2006. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)
La Russa returns
Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa is honored before a White Sox game last summer. (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune)
