Frank Torre

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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

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.

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

References[change | change source]

  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.