At 18 Joe Torre signed with the Braves for $22,500, paid for his mother's mortgage and bought a car. In 1995, Torre was hired by George Steinbrenner to manage the New York Yankees. Torre's hands off managerial style was a perfect fit for the experienced professionals assembled by the Yankees front office. Torre responded by winning 4 World Series Championships in 5 years, and you can own an Official MLB signed by Joe!