"The Los Angeles Dodgers presented the fourth annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award to Jaime Jarrín and Steve Brener, both of whom have made a significant impact on the franchise. The award is given to a member of the Dodgers community who embodies the passion, enthusiasm and love for the team that former Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda possessed. Brener and Jarrín were recognized during an on-field ceremony before the series finale against the San Francisco Giants."
"Monday would have been Lasorda's 98th birthday. He passed away in 2021 and the Dodgers began the award in his honor the following year. Jarrín became the Dodgers' Spanish-language play-by-play man in 1959 and held the role for 64 seasons before retiring after the 2022 campaign. Jarrín has remained connected to the Dodgers organization by participating in various events and initiatives."
"Brener is a public relations czar who joined the Dodgers organization in 1970. It was in the role as an assistant in the publicity department, and Brener became the Dodgers' publicity director from 1975-1987. He returned as a PR consultant in 2012. Brener and Jarrín represent the first time the Dodgers have given the award in Lasorda's honor to two recipients for the same year."
Jaime Jarrín and Steve Brener received the fourth annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award for decades of service and devotion to the Dodgers. The award honors members who reflect Tommy Lasorda's passion, enthusiasm and love for the team. The on-field ceremony before the San Francisco series finale featured presenters Laura Lasorda and Charlie Hough. Lasorda died in 2021 and the Dodgers launched the award the following year. Jarrín served as the Spanish-language play-by-play broadcaster beginning in 1959 and remained active with team events after retirement. Brener joined the organization in 1970, led publicity for years, and later returned as a PR consultant. This is the first year with two recipients.
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