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Joe Torre - Professional Achievements

On November 2, 1995, Joe Torre was named Manager of the New York Yankees. In becoming the 31st manager in team history, he joined Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra, and Dallas Green as the fourth dapper to wear both Yankee and New York Met uniforms. Torre led the 1999 Yankees to their third World Series title in four years and they were the first team to win back-to-back championships since the 1977-78 Yankees. In sweeping the Atlanta Braves, the Yankees won 12 straight World Series games, tying a record set by the dominating Yankee teams of the late 20's and early 30's. Torre led the 1996 Yankees to their first World Series title since 1978. The Sporting News and Co-American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America named him Sportsman of the Year. After a return to post-season competition in 1997, he led the Yankees to 114 wins during the 1998 regular season, an American League record, and a four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres in the 1998 World Series. Once again, Torre was named American League Manager of the Year, and the season earned him his second AP Manager of the Year Award. During his 17-year playing career Torre compiled a .297 batting average, 2,342 hits, 252 home runs, and 1,185 RBI's while playing for Milwaukee, Atlanta, St. Louis, and the Mets. He hit over .300 five times in his career, and was a nine-time All-Star. In 1971 Torre was the National League MVP as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. By leading the league with a .363 batting average, 230 hits, 137 RBI's, and 352 total bases, Torre became the first player to lead the National League in four offensive categories since Stan Musical captured eight in 1948.

New Coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2008-Present)

On November 1, 2007, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Torre would be their manager beginning with the 2008 season, filling the void left when Grady Little resigned his post two days before. This marks the return of Torre to the National League, the only league he had played or managed in prior to becoming the Yankees skipper. The Official Press Conference was on November 5, 2007. According to ESPN, his contract is valued at $13 million over 3 years.

Additional Information

Torre was named catcher on The Sporting News All-star Team from 1964-1966. He received the NL Gold Glove Award in 1965. He hit the first regular season home run in Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium, and holds the record for most home runs (36) in a single season (1966) by a Braves catcher. He made his managerial debut on May 31, 1977, when he became the first player-manager in the majors since 1959. He became the Mets full-time skipper 18 days later. In 1982, he was named AP Manager of the Year for leading the Atlanta Braves to a division title. Before returning to manage the St. Louis Cardinals from 1990-1995, Torre spent nearly six seasons as a television broadcaster for the California Angels. He is the co-author of two-books: Chasing the Dream: My Lifelong journey to the World Series (Bantam 1997,1999), his memoirs; and the inspirational management guide, Joe Torre's Ground Rules for Winners: 12 Keys to Managing Team Players, Tough Bosses, Setbacks, and Success (Hyperion 1999). Torre is involved with several charities including the Starlight Children's Foundation, the American Heart Association, and CaP Cure, an organization that raises money for prostate cancer research. Torre and his wife reside in Westchester County, New York, with their four children.

Programs

Ground Rules for Winners: Torre offers audiences wisdom on handling tough bosses, dealing with setbacks, pulling together as a team, maintaining a winning spirit in spite of past success, and earning trust. He is the author of Joe Torre’s Ground Rules for Winners, in which he outlines 12 keys to success that are directly applicable in business and in life.

Books

Chasing the Dream: My Lifelong journey to the World Series Joe Torre's Ground Rules for Winners: 12 Keys to Managing Team Players, Tough Bosses, Setbacks, and Success.