Frank Torre

American baseball player (1931–2014)

Frank Joseph Torre (December 30, 1931 – September 13, 2014) was an American baseball player. He was first baseman in Major League Baseball. Torre who batted and threw left-handed. He played for the Milwaukee Braves (1956–60) and Philadelphia Phillies (1962–63). He was the older brother of Hall of Famer Joe Torre.

Frank Torre
First baseman
Born: (1931-12-30)December 30, 1931
Brooklyn, New York
Died: September 13, 2014(2014-09-13) (aged 82)
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Batted: Left Threw: Left
debut
April 20, 1956, for the Milwaukee Braves
Last appearance
September 29, 1963, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Career statistics
Batting Average.273
Home runs13
RBI179
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • World Series Champion: 1957

Torre died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida from cardiac arrest, aged 82.[1]

References

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  1. "Frank Torre dies at 82; Gardens man was Yankee manager's older brother". The Palm Beach Post. September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2014.