There was Jim Leyritz’s game-tying, three-run home run in Game 4 of the World Series off Mark Wohlers. Andy Pettitte’s Game 5. MVP John Wetteland’s four saves.
But, more than anything, the man calling the shots in the dugout is what eventually was the deciding factor in the memorable 1996 World Series victory over the Braves, according to Wetteland.
“I’ve always said, I think Joe Torre won the World Series because he just out-managed Bobby Cox,” the former closer said during the 70th annual Old-Timer’s Day at the Stadium on Sunday afternoon before the Yankees and Tigers concluded their three-game series in The Bronx.