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Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Video: Manny Mota Legends Of Dodger Baseball Ceremony
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Dodgers Video: Manny Mota Legends Of Dodger Baseball Ceremony

Matthew Moreno
April 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Former Dodger Manny Mota is inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball prior to the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
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Manny Mota became the latest member to be inducted into the “Legends of Dodger Baseball” class, joining Steve Garvey, Kirk Gibson, Don Newcombe, Fernando Valenzuela and Maury Wills. Orel Hershiser will be enshrined on July 29.

The pregame ceremony was hosted by Dodgers broadcaster and Manny’s son, José Mota, and featured family members, Jaime Jarrín, Orel Hershiser, Steve Garvey, Adrián Beltré, former owner Peter O’Malley, and Alfonso Rodríguez Zorrilla, the Consul General of the Dominican Republic on the West Coast of the United States.

Beltré presented Mota with the type of bicycle he became known for riding during Spring Training. Garvey and Jarrín revealed the plaque that will be on display on the top deck at Dodger Stadium.

The ceremony concluded with Mota throwing out the first pitch to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, and his family making the “It’s time for Dodger baseball” traditional announcement.

A Dominican Republic native, Mota has been part of the Dodgers organization for more than 50 years as a player, coach and broadcaster. He was the longest-tenured coach in Dodgers franchise history, with his tenure spanning from 1980-2018.

“It surprised me a lot, because I wasn’t expecting this,” Mota said of being inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball. “I’m so grateful for the organization doing this.

“But I don’t consider myself a legend. I just consider myself a player who left everything on the field and gave 100%.”

Mota finished his career as the MLB leader with 150 pinch-hits all-time. He was beloved by Dodgers fans and holds equal appreciation for the organization.

“Every moment here at Dodger Stadium has been a special moment for me,” Mota said. “I had an opportunity to play in World Series, as coach be in two championships, and I enjoyed every moment with this organization. Every moment I was here was special to me.”

Manny Mota reflects on Dodgers trade

Mota began his career with the San Francisco Giants and also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos prior to being traded to the Dodgers in 1969.

“When they made the trade with Montreal, Maury (Wills) was the big piece,” Mota recalled. “They threw me in the deal, and that was the only way Montreal could make the deal. So Maury brought me here, and I’m still here. So thank you to Maury and Mr. Campanis. I enjoyed every minute here.

“Every second, every hour. L.A. is my home away from home. I’m so happy and thrilled to be here for more than half a century.”

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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