Joe Torre net worth is around $40 million
Joe Torre is a retired American professional baseball player and manager. He is of Italian descent and was born on July 18, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
| Last updated | 2023 |
| Net worth | $40 million |
| Date of birth | July 18, 1940 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | baseball player and manager |
| Nationality | American |
Torre played for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets as a catcher and first baseman in the Major League Baseball (MLB) before becoming a manager.
He managed the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the MLB All-Star team. Torre is currently the Chief Baseball Officer for Major League Baseball.
Joe Torre early life
Joseph Paul Torre was born on July 18, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the youngest of five children and grew up in a tough neighborhood in Brooklyn. Torre’s father was a New York City police detective killed in the line of duty when Torre was just nine years old.
Torre’s mother, a seamstress, raised the family independently after her husband’s death.
Torre attended St. Francis Preparatory School in Brooklyn and played baseball and basketball there. He was offered a scholarship to play college basketball at the University of Notre Dame but decided to pursue a career in baseball instead.
In 1960, Torre signed a professional contract with the Milwaukee Braves. He made his major league debut in 1961 and played for the Braves until 1964 when he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Torre played for the Cardinals until 1969 when he was traded to the New York Mets. He retired as a player in 1977 and began his managerial career the following year.
Joe Torre career
Joe Torre had a long and successful career in Major League Baseball (MLB) as both a player and a manager.
As a player, Torre played for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets. He was a catcher and first baseman and was known for his strong defensive skills and his ability to hit for average.
Torre was a nine-time All-Star and won the National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1971. He also won four Gold Glove awards for his defensive play.
After retiring as a player in 1977, Torre became a manager. He managed the New York Yankees from 1996 to 2007, leading the team to six American League (AL) pennants and four World Series championships.
He also managed the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2008 to 2010 and the MLB All-Star team in 2011.
In addition to his managerial career, Torre has also served as a television analyst and a front-office executive. He is currently the Chief Baseball Officer for Major League Baseball.
Biography 2023
| Last updated | 2023 |
| Birth name | Joseph Paul Torre |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Date of birth | July 18, 1940 |
| Age | 82 |
| Occupation | baseball player and manager |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Known for | New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Spouse(s) | Ali Torre (m. 1968) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Joseph Torre, Marguerite Torre |
| Education | St. Francis Preparatory School |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Awards | Manager of the Year (1996, 1998, 1999, 2001) |
| Notable work | New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers |