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Baseball Manager

Joe Torre is an American professional baseball manager, born on July 18, 1940. He served as the manager of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball, achieving great success and leading the team to multiple World Series championships during his tenure.

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Famous Joe Torre Quotes

“I think that I have a sensitivity toward people, and that is a strength.”

People Thinking Sensitivity

Author:Joe Torre

“I met Tiger Woods, and I looked in his eyes - and I saw Derek Jeter. They don't have to tell people they're good. They just prove it by the way they love the competition.”

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“If I intimidate people, that's not my intention.”

People Ifs Intention Intimidating

Author:Joe Torre

“I never concerned myself with other people's decisions.”

People Decision Concerned

Author:Joe Torre

“In baseball, you're always moving people around.”

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Author:Joe Torre

“People are proud of their players.”

People Player Proud

Author:Joe Torre

“I have one goal with all my decision: to do whatever is needed to win today's game. I'm loyal to my players, and I stick with people because consistency builds confidence. But if I feel I have to make a change in order to win, I'll do it. I don't ask players to like my decisions, only to accept that I'm doing my job with one thing in mind - winning.”

Source: Joe Torre's ground rules for winners: 12 keys to managing team players, tough bosses, setbacks, and success

“I was always a little hesitant to accuse people of loading a bat to hit a ball farther. I was always very hesitant to approach people because I never had any evidence that I had firsthand knowledge of.”

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“Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It's about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result.”

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Author:Joe Torre

About the Author

Born: July 18, 1940
Known for: Baseball Manager
Quotes: 110

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