1969 - The Atlanta Braves trade Joe Torre to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Orlando Cepeda. The trade was the result of a salary dispute between Torre and Braves GM Paul Richards who was ...

Frank Torre, meanwhile, was building his career in the majors, playing in two World Series with the Milwaukee Braves. Joe kept asking about his own chances and Frank consulted a pal. Joe with his ...

During that time, he was a teammate of Hank Aaron, Joe Torre and Eddie Matthews. He eventually returned to the Braves in 1967 for part of his final season in the Majors. His lackluster career - he ...

1961: Braves catcher Joe Torre finishes second in the Rookie of the Year race in the National League to Cubs outfielder Billy Williams. 1970: The Atlanta Braves acquire 48-year old knuckleballer ...