Tony La Russa replaced Torre in the spring of 1996 .
After Gussie Busch died in 1989 , the brewery took control and hired Joe Torre to manage late in 1990 , then sold the team to an investment group led by William DeWitt , Jr. in 1996 .
Tony La Russa replaced Joe Torre in the spring of 1996 .
After Gussie Busch died in 1989 , the brewery took control and hired Joe Torre to manage late in 1990 , then sold the team to an investment group led by William DeWitt , Jr. in 1996 .