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 | |||
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First baseman | |||
Born: Brooklyn, New York | December 30, 1931|||
Died: September 13, 2014 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | (aged 82)|||
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debut | |||
April 20, 1956, for the Milwaukee Braves | |||
Last appearance | |||
September 29, 1963, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
Career statistics | |||
Batting Average | .273 | ||
Home runs | 13 | ||
RBI | 179 | ||
Teams | |||
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Career highlights and awards | |||
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Torre died in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida from cardiac arrest, aged 82.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Frank Torre dies at 82; Gardens man was Yankee manager's older brother". The Palm Beach Post. September 13, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2014.