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Torre Notable Sports Figures<br />
Career Statistics<br />
knew how to play the game.” And, “What I try to do…is<br />
insulate them from distractions and have them concentrate<br />
on playing the game.”<br />
To the title of manager, Torre has added the title of<br />
motivational speaker; in the off-season, he coaches executives<br />
on how to successfully manage their teams of<br />
employees. As a speaker, he commands fees of $50,000<br />
to $75,000 per appearance.<br />
SELECTED WRITINGS BY TORRE:<br />
Chasing the Dream: My Lifelong Journey to the World<br />
Series. New York: Bantam, 1997.<br />
Joe Torre’s Ground Rules for Winners: 12 Keys to Managing<br />
Team Players, Tough Bosses, Setbacks, and<br />
Success. New York: Hyperion, 1999.<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
Periodicals<br />
Henderson, John. “Serenity Now Joe Torre Doesn’t<br />
Have to Burn with Fire to Manage the Most Fiery<br />
Franchise in Baseball.” Denver Post (May 29, 1998):<br />
D1.<br />
Kennedy, Randy. “Torre Far From Sandlot but Close to<br />
Home.” New York Times (October 19, 1996): 1.<br />
Other<br />
“<strong>Frank</strong> Torre.” BaseballLibrary.com. http://www.<br />
pubdim.net/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/T/Torre_<br />
<strong>Frank</strong>.stm (November 22, 2002).<br />
1628<br />
Yr Team AVG GP AB R H HR RBI BB SO SB<br />
1960 MIL .500 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0<br />
1961 MIL .278 113 406 40 113 10 42 28 60 3<br />
1962 MIL .282 80 220 3 62 5 26 24 24 1<br />
1963 MIL .293 142 501 57 147 14 71 42 79 1<br />
1964 MIL .321 154 601 87 193 20 109 36 67 2<br />
1965 MIL .291 148 523 68 152 27 80 61 79 0<br />
1966 ATL .315 148 546 83 172 36 101 60 61 0<br />
1967 ATL .277 135 477 67 132 20 68 49 75 2<br />
1968 ATL .271 115 424 45 115 10 55 34 72 1<br />
1969 STL .289 159 602 72 174 18 101 66 85 0<br />
1970 STL .325 161 624 89 203 21 100 70 91 2<br />
1971 STL .363 161 634 97 230 24 137 63 70 4<br />
1972 STL .289 149 544 71 157 11 81 54 64 3<br />
1973 STL .287 141 519 67 149 13 69 65 78 2<br />
1974 STL .282 147 529 59 149 11 70 69 88 1<br />
1975 NYM .247 114 361 33 89 6 35 35 55 0<br />
1976 NYM .306 114 310 36 95 5 31 21 35 1<br />
1977 NYM .176 26 51 2 9 1 9 2 10 0<br />
ATL: Atlanta Braves; MIL: Milwaukee Braves; NYM: New York Mets; STL: St. Louis Cardinals.<br />
“<strong>Frank</strong> Torre: ‘I Didn’t Pull a Pettitte.” CANOE. http://<br />
www.canoe.ca/96WorldSeries/oct28_front.html (November<br />
25, 2002).<br />
“<strong>Frank</strong> Torre Statistics.” Baseball-Reference.com. http://<br />
www.baseball-reference.com/t/torrefr01.shtml (November<br />
25, 2002).<br />
“Joe Torre.” BaseballLibrary.com. http://www.pubdim.<br />
net/baseballlibrary/ballplayers/T/Torre_Joe.stm (November<br />
13, 2002).<br />
“Joe Torre.” Leading Authorities. http://www.leading<br />
authorities.com/search/biography.htm?s=4203. (November<br />
13, 2002).<br />
“Joe Torre.” RLR Associates Ltd. http://www.rlras<br />
sociates.net/clients/torre.html (November 13, 2002).<br />
“ Joe Torre Statistics.” Baseball Almanac.<br />
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.<br />
php?p=torrejo01 (November 13, 2002).<br />
“Joe Torre Statistics.” Baseball-reference.com. http://<br />
www.baseball-reference.com/t/torrejo01.shtml (November<br />
13, 2002).<br />
Gwen Torrence<br />
1965-<br />
American track and field athlete<br />
Sketch by Michael Belfiore<br />
In 1995, sprinter Gwen Torrence was ranked No. 1 in<br />
the 100 meters and the 200 meters by Track and Field
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