Friday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Photo Tribute to Joe Torre in the '70s

Author:
Andy Gray
Publish date:
Jul 18, 2014

Joe Torre in the 1970s

Joe Torre in the '70s

Torre enjoys the company of two Playboy Playmates before a Mets-Cubs game. (AP)

Torre poses with bat after being named the 1971 National League MVP. (Corbis)

Torre gets stretched by Stan Musial in March 1972. (AP)

Torre and Marvin Miller, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, in 1972. (AP)

Torre shows off the guns while posing with Mets manager Yogi Berra and GM Joe McDonald. (Getty Images)

Torre hangs out in the locker room after joining the Mets in 1975. (Getty Images)

Torre jokes with Mets manager Yogi Berra and GM Joe McDonald. (AP)

Torre and ex-teammate Tim McCarver in 1975. (AP)

Torre and his brother Frank in 1977. (AP)

Torre and family unwind on a St. Petersburgh beach in 1977. (AP)

It's Joe Torre's 74th birthday and we're celebrating with his best photos from the '70s. So grab your disco shoes, grow your mutton chops and enjoy these photos of Torre.

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