Yankees retire Joe Torre's number

The Yankees retired former skipper Joe Torre's number on Saturday, in a celebration that featured several Yankee greats including Yogi Berra, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martinez and Andy Pettitte.

The Yankees retired former skipper Joe Torre's number on Saturday, in a celebration that featured several Yankee greats including Yogi Berra, Paul O’Neill, Tino Martinez and Andy Pettitte. 

Joe Torre’s No. 6, now forever a part of @Yankees lore. #JoeTorreDay pic.twitter.com/qgouBBIMnL

— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2014

Well deserved, sir. #JoeTorreDay pic.twitter.com/aktHrgroTL

— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2014

"There is one single digit left"- Joe Torre, to Derek Jeter. #Yankees #JoeTorreDay pic.twitter.com/KKwisSxo7z

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 23, 2014

In 12 seasons with the Yankees, Torre won four World Series championships and two American League pennants. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in July. "It feels like the World Series all over again," said Torre, about his number being retired. "It is a feeling I can't describe."

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