Lasorda announced his retirement due to health reasons, not solely based on medical advice, leaving with a successful record of 1,599-1,439 and winning two World Series during his 20-year tenure.
He was succeeded by Bill Russell, who took over as interim manager for the rest of the season in 1996, as Lasorda transitioned into a vice president role and remained closely tied to the organization.
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