ESPN Gives Joe Torre a Classic Farewell
Joe Torre by Mike Ehrmann/WireImage.com
Joe Torre ended his reign as manager of the New York Yankees yesterday, and to commemorate his remarkable career with the Bronx Bombers ESPN Classic will air a four-game marathon of some of his biggest victories tonight (Oct. 19, 7 pm/ET).
On Thursday Torre rejected the Yankees offer for a one-year contract. He coached the team for 12 seasons, leading the team to the World Series six times, including four wins. For the third consecutive season, the Yankees last week were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round.
The four games ESPN Classic is airing are:
" 1996 World Series, Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves, Game 6
" 1998 World Series, Yankees vs. San Diego Padres, Game 1
" 2000 World Series, New York Mets vs. Yankees, Game 5
" 2001 World Series, Yankees vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, Game 5
