Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1997

Abstract

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra was born on May 12, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up to become one of baseball's all-time greats. Yogi played nineteen years in the Major Leagues, eighteen with the New York Yankees and one with the New York Mets He has been called the greatest Yankee catcher ever. During his career, Yogi played in a record fourteen World Series and was elected the American League's Most Valuable Player three times. Following his playing career, Yogi managed both the Yankees and the New York Mets, and coached the Yankees, Mets, and Houston Astros. He received baseball's highest honor in 1972 when he was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. However, Yogi's accomplishments go far beyond the baseball diamond. He is renowned for his wit and wisdom.


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