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As a player, Joe Torre was probably a borderline case for the Hall. But if you take his career managing the Yankees, would he warrant serious consideration?
How does the Veterans Committee handle someone like Torre? Obviously, his eligibility as a player expired a few years ago. But would he also have to be retired from managing for the requisite to be considered for Cooperstown?
And would his mediocrity as a manager with the Braves, Cards and Mets further hurt his chances?
Also, has there ever been someone before who was enshrined due to the combination of their playing/managing careers?
How does the Veterans Committee handle someone like Torre? Obviously, his eligibility as a player expired a few years ago. But would he also have to be retired from managing for the requisite to be considered for Cooperstown?
And would his mediocrity as a manager with the Braves, Cards and Mets further hurt his chances?
Also, has there ever been someone before who was enshrined due to the combination of their playing/managing careers?