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NEW YORK (WFAN) — Joe Torre was by no means the popular choice when owner George Steinbrenner hired him as manager of the Yankees prior to the 1996 season.
But he certainly turned out to be the right choice, and then some.
Known by some in the media as “Clueless Joe” due to his lack of success during previous managerial stints with the crosstown Mets and two other National League clubs, Torre found instant success on the junior circuit with the Yankees, guiding his new club to their first World Series title in 18 years in his debut season.