This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/31/2005.
JOE TORRE has over 1,800 career wins as a manager in Major League Baseball, with more than 900 wins as the New York Yankees manager. Winning World Series championships in 1996,1998, 1999, and 2000 and American League championships in 2001 and 2003 has undoubtedly made him an all-time great in baseball history. He teaches his players to be aggressive on the basepaths and patient at the plate. His never-panic philosophy is an imperturbable presence in the dugout. Never abandoning his by-the-book approach to managing, Torre nevertheless takes occasional risks and has learned to ride the hot hand rather than always play the percentages. On the left front tail of this jersey is the "Russell" manufacturer's tag with wash instructions on it. Below that tag is the "2003" year tag. Attached to the "Russell" tag are two additional manufacturer's tags with the jersey size "50" and "100% POLYESTER" and "2" EXTRA LENGTH" on them. On the left breast of the jersey is the official "NY" logo in navy blue tackle twill. On the back of the jersey is the number "6" in navy blue tackle twill. On the left sleeve is the official "Yankees 100th Anniversary" embroidered logo patch. On the right sleeve is the official "World Series 100th Anniversary" embroidered logo patch. On the back outside collar is the official "MLB" embroidered logo. The jersey is autographed on front in blue marker and "2003 WS Game Used" has been added. The signature rates a 9. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a Yankees-Steiner Certificate and an additional LOA from James Spence Authentication.