Joe could not improve the teams performance. On August 23, 2014, Torre's number six was retired by the Yankees, making him the 17th individual to receive such an honor. Soon, his game began improving and he began eyeing the big leagues. Joe Torres Family Torres has managed to keep his personal life away from the public hence has not disclosed his parents. Otherwise, saddled with the cancer diagnosis, it becomes so easy to One other manager in Yankees' history, Casey Stengel, had joined the team with a career record further below .500 than Torre, at 166 games, and eventually reached .500 as Yankees manager.[54]. his wife, Ali, in dealing with all the complex issues he faced immediately They have a daughter named Andrea. Later, he authored an advice book, titled Joe Torre's Ground Rules for Winners. took time out from his hectic schedule to call. [62] It was in an August 11 victory over the Twins that Torre evened his career record winloss record, making it 11681168. to find effective ways to deal with it. we consulted nutritionists after my surgery to find ways of replacing He grew up with his two sisters and two brothers. "I was numb when I got the cancer diagnosis and I don't know what I'm a very open person, I enjoy. [2] In 1970, the Cardinals traded away McCarver along with Byron Browne, Curt Flood and Joe Hoerner to the Philadelphia Phillies for Dick Allen, Jerry Johnson and Cookie Rojas. will console him as best you can. He didn't want to talk About Joseph Paul Torre. Theyve been married for over 26 years. in the truest sense of the word. [71] On October 19, 2007, he held a news conference to explain his decision. to cry on someone's shoulder. ones, or from a prostate cancer support group such as US TOO! Torre was named the Associated Press' (AP) Manager of the Year, becoming the first person to win both that and an MVP award.[54]. Frank died in 2014. think of your cancer as some sort of a dark hole, and that there is decided to hold off my return to the Yankees until I could do that. "With the 1999 major league baseball season in full swing during my We finally so you are on the same page as your doctor and can ask intelligent questions. Torre and his coaches were fired after the 1981 season. When Torre's batting average fell to .247 in 1975, it appeared his best years might be behind him. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets until becoming a manager in 1977, when he briefly served as the Mets' player-manager. [13] However, those plans were changed when Crandall injured his throwing arm in May 1961, forcing the Braves to promote Torre to the major leagues with just over a year of minor league experience. The couple celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary in 2019. Who is the Player of the Decade? They had two daughter Lauren and Tina being the youngest; she attended The Montessori Institute. He was unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame and will be inducted in July of next year. I would have done if Ali hadn't been there to get me through it all. He was advised to try as a free agent by his older brother Frank, who had done the same. In March 1999, after a routine test, Torre was diagnosed with prostate cancer. conscious about eating healthful, lowfat meals. There were many dark moments for Joe after Following in his footsteps, Joe became a keen baseball player at a tender age. Later six years on August 23, 1987, the couple tied the knot. "Since the day that I finally sat down with Joe and opened up to him, [57] He took the team to the postseason every one of his twelve seasons with the club, winning six American League pennants and four World Series. Terms of Use. His wife is Alice Wolterman (23 August 1987 - present) ( 1 child), Diane (Dani) Romaine (13 January 1968 - 1982) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Jacqueline Ann Reed (21 October 1963 - 1967) ( divorced) ( 1 child) Joe Torre Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. to make. From 1985 to 1990, Torre worked as a television color commentator for the California Angels. [46] In December, he was awarded the 1971 Hutch Award, given annually to the player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson. Both of these marriages ended in divorce. Baseball: Casual portrait of New York Yankees manager Joe Torre with wife Alice and 11 month old daughter Andrea at home, NY. He appeared as himself in a 1996 episode of Cosby. The Yankees retired Torre's uniform number 6 on "Joe Torre Day", August 23, 2014, and honored him with a plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. He finished in the National League top ten four times each in batting average, on-base percentage, on-base plus slugging percentage, adjusted OPS+, hits, total bases, and RBI, and slugging percentage. After he joined the Mets in 1975, it seemed his best days were behind him, as he delivered average performances. Furthermore, the MLB power couple has established the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation, where they work together. [20][21] He ended the season with a .321 batting average, fourth highest in the league, along with 20 home runs and 109 runs batted in and led National League catchers with a .995 fielding percentage. Joe Torre is a horse racing enthusiast and owns many horses from different breeds. Yankees president Randy Levine commented, "We thought we needed to go with a performance-based model. Joseph Paul Torre, born on July 18, 1940, in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn, was the youngest of five children born to Joe Torre Sr. and his wife Margaret Rofrano Torre, who had come to the United States from Salerno, Italy at the age of 8. "Prostate cancer is a difficult experience to go through. He wasn't making excuses for anybody. [30] Torre produced a career-high 36 home runs with 101 runs batted in, a .315 batting average, a .382 on-base percentage and, led National League catchers with a 48.6% caught stealing percentage. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) - 2ND0E7X from Alamy's library of millions of high . Ali Torree, Joe Torre's wife The American 82-year-old baseball manager is married to Ali Torree now, according to our records. His siblings; two older brothers, Frank and Rocco, and sisters, Sr. A horse named Torre and Zim, was named after Torre and his former bench coach Don Zimmer, as both love horse racing. They had a son named Michael. Also, he served in a broadcast booth from 1985 to 1990. ), During the 2010 season, the Dodgers played against both the Yankees and the Red Sox. He then managed teams such as the Atlanta Braves, the St. Joes older brother, Frank, played baseball professionally. "[59] Including his three previous jobs, he had been a combined 109 games below .500,[54] and had never won a playoff game in 14 seasons. educate herself about prostate cancer. Ali Torre: "It was quite a challenge. St. Louis won the rematch and went on to sweep the series. [2][18] In December 1963, the Braves traded Crandall to the San Francisco Giants leaving Torre as the undisputed number one catcher. [98], On August 27, 2016, the Cardinals inducted Torre into the franchise Hall of Fame. [121], Torre appeared in the 2022 sports documentary The Captain, covering Jeter's life and career. They lost to the Cleveland Indians in the Division Series. shortly after came back positive. Every guy playing in the majors dreams of getting into Baseballs Hall of Fame. . week, and if you or your team are not doing particularly well, you need [79], On October 3, 2010, the Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 31 at Dodger Stadium for Torre's 2,326th, and final, career win. His clubs compiled a .605 regular-season winning percentage and made the playoffs every year, winning four World Series titles, six American League (AL) pennants, and ten AL East division titles. He is the only manager with 2,000 wins and 2,000 hits. Frank became a father figure for Joe, as he was 8 years older than him. I was a mess, my blood pressure had skyrocketedall from being scared Hearing his description division during one of the team's worst Septembers in history, Joe Torre [40][41] He was hitting for a .359 batting average at mid-season and was voted to be the starting third baseman for the National League in the 1971 All-Star Game. Get all the information you can researching. Talking about it with Ali, In addition, Torre brought in Bob Schaefer to be bench coach, and retained first base coach Mariano Duncan and pitching coach Rick Honeycutt from Little's staff. Joseph Paul Torre was born on 18 July 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, of part-Italian descent. His eldest brother, Rocco, was a New York Police Department officer who died in 1996. [53], In 1982, Torre replaced Bobby Cox as the manager of the Atlanta Braves, and immediately guided them to a Major League-record 13 straight wins to open the season. telling him how lousy I felt because of his cancer diagnosis, I felt Torre returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since vacating the Yankees managerial job on September 20, 2010, to pay respect to George Steinbrenner on the night of the previous owner's monument being unveiled in Monument Park. [7] Joe Sr. abused Margaret until Torre was 13 years old when Torre's brother, Frank, convinced their father to move out. extensive support system. prostate cancer and since I like the taste, it's not a problem. that the fatigue came from a combination of factors, which included However, his offensive numbers for the season dipped to a .289 batting average with 11 home runs and 81 runs batted in. [19], Torre had a breakout year in 1964 when he hit 12 home runs along with a .312 batting average by mid-season and was voted to be the starting catcher for the National League in the 1964 All-Star Game. he would have to go through. Download this stock image: Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, foreground, acknowledges fans as he is joined by, from background left, his wife Ali, daughter Andrea and general manager Ned Colletti during a farewell ceremony after a baseball game with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. Retired baseball player and manager Joe Torre has an estimated net worth of $60 million. I don't think I've ever [10] Torre worked briefly at the American Stock Exchange after high school. [64] The event occurred on July 18, also Torre's 59th birthday. went to see the urology specialist in St. Louis, we were extremely well Achievements, highlights, honors and awards. Torre's older brothers, Rocco and Frank became professional baseball players before Torre did . Margaret's Place is a comprehensive program that provides students with a safe room in school where they can meet with a professional counselor trained in domestic violence intervention and prevention in order to address the student's home situation and educate them to understand domestic violence's impact on the community. His father was a violent man and beat his wife regularly. His father worked as a plainclothes officer in the New York Police Department (NYPD), and his mother was a homemaker. in February, 1999, just like I do every year, I took my series of medical Of course, you said it had been successful. "Ali and I are very lucky to have each other. future. Only this time, my cardiologist told me that my PSA level appeared the prostate cancer was first and foremost about my husband's life, Managing the team is a 7-day-a-week job with many late nights, Torre's lengthy and distinguished career in MLB began as a player in 1960 with the Milwaukee Braves, as a catcher, first baseman and third baseman. With the Mets in 1975, Torre became the third player in major league history, and first in the National League, to hit into four double plays in one game. They have a daughter, Andrea. [2], During his individual seasons, Torre batted over .300 five times, had over 100 runs batted in five seasons and hit over 20 home runs six times. in the power of exercise so I was religious about the walking routine effects, was what we wanted to do. His wife was beside him; Yogi Berra was in the front passenger seat. New York Yankees' manager Joe Torre shows his 1999 World Series ring to his wife, Ali, and daughter, Andrea, after the Yanks received the rings at. [2] He retired with a .990 fielding percentage in 903 games as a catcher, a .993 fielding percentage in 787 games as a first baseman and a .951 fielding percentage in 515 games as a third baseman. of the cancer and my age, he'd recommend that I have a radical prostatectomy. Torre and Alice (Ali) created the Joe Torre Safe Home Foundation, for victims of domestic violence. During his playing career, he was always on the National League squad, going 81. tests. A biopsy that was performed "This approach is what I had to bring to my own cancer treatment. [123] Game On Dude is a retired thoroughbred who is one of the top older handicap horses in the United States. In 1959, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Milwaukee Braves and made his major-league debut in 1960. Further, had the Yankees reached the World Series, that would have automatically triggered an option for a new contract the following year. The youngest of five children, he followed in his brother Frank Torre's footsteps and pursued a career professionally in baseball, signing the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent in 1959. of iced green tea. He eventually played with teams such as the St. [97] He also appeared in 2012, 2014, and 2015. Joe played baseball during his school years. They won 14 of their last 18 on their way to employing a franchise record 51 players to overtake Boston and capture their eighth consecutive AL East title. 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