Joe Torre Milwaukee Braves Baseball Profile Page 8x10 Photo
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication features Joe Torre, a significant figure in baseball history. Born on July 18, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Torre played as a catcher and first baseman for the Milwaukee Braves at the time. Known for his right-handed batting and throwing, he showcased impressive statistics in the previous 1964 season with a batting average of .321, hitting 20 home runs, and recording 109 RBIs. Across his career to date, Torre maintained a lifetime batting average of .299, along with 49 home runs and 248 RBIs. During this period, the Braves were part of the National League and had recently relocated to Atlanta, leaving a rich history in Milwaukee.