Joe Torre's brother waiting for kidney transplant

[Bob_R]

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Joe Torre's brother waiting for kidney transplant
Posted: Tuesday Feb 27, 2007 5:22 PM


TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Joe Torre's brother could undergo a kidney transplant in the next couple of months after tests determined two of his children are a match for the procedure.

Former major leaguer Frank Torre, the brother of the New York Yankees' manager, needs the operation because of medication he's taken since receiving a new heart more than a decade ago.

"He's excited,'' Joe Torre said Tuesday. "It could be a month, it could be two months. There are other tests that have to be taken, not as far as matchups, for whoever the donor is going to be, physical-wise. Make sure you can go through it, too.''

Frank Torre, 75, spent seven seasons with the Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies from 1956-63. He had a heart transplant in October 1996. The following day he watched from his hospital bed as his brother managed the Yankees to victory in the World Series clincher against Atlanta.

[Dave's PA Rental]

That heart transplant was TEN YEARS AGO??? Holey shit, time fucking keeps going faster the older you get.

Red Sox fans deeply respect Joe Torre. He is the only Yankee I ever applauded. The only time I went to Yankee Stadium was in 98 or 99...it was a game where they got their rings for the previous year's WS. I sat out in the RF bleachers, too. (No Sox gear on, though. I'm not stupid ) Clapped when Torre came out to get his ring...

[Bob_R]

Originally posted by Dave's PA Rental
The only time I went to Yankee Stadium was in 98 or 99...it was a game where they got their rings for the previous year's WS. I sat out in the RF bleachers, too. (No Sox gear on, though. I'm not stupid )

Yeah, smart move dude.