Yogi Berra through the years
Yogi Berra's Baseball Card.
Yogi Berra through the years
The ball bounces off New York Yankee outfielder rookie Yogi Berra (35) as he slides safely into home plate in the seventh inning against the Washington Senators in Washington, D.C., April 18, 1947. Pitcher Mickey Harris' throw, intended for catcher Al Evans, hit Berra. The Yankees won, 7-0.
Yogi Berra through the years
Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra, catcher for the New York Yankees, is shown in an action pose on March 24, 1949 during spring training. The catcher-infielder batted .305 in 1948. The location is not known.
Yogi Berra through the years
Yogi Berra tags the sliding Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Granny Hamner for an out at home plate during the fourth inning in the final World Series game at Yankee Stadium, New York City, October 7, 1950. The Yankees won, 5-2, and retained the World Series Championship, four games to none.
Yogi Berra through the years
Catcher Yogi Berra dives to tag Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox left fielder, as the slugging outfielder tries to score from first base in the fourth inning of the Yankees - Red Sox game in Boston, September 21, 1951. Yankees won the game 5-1.
Yogi Berra through the years
Yogi Berra samples some of his own ice cream at an opening of one of his snack bars in New York, April 11, 1955. Looking on are some Bronx youngsters who'd like an opportunity to be customers. The store is said to be the first of a chain to be known as Yogi Berra Enterprises.
Yogi Berra through the years
Dodger third baseman Jackie Robinson tags Yogi Berra after fielding Bob Cerv's bouncer, ending the third inning of the World Series sixth game, October 23, 1955. It was Brooklyn's 11th double play, a new record for one team in a World Series. The Yankees won 5-1, tying up the series games at three apiece.
Yogi Berra through the years
Yogi Berra holds the ball which he hit into the upper right field bleachers at Briggs Stadium for his 237th home run, setting a new major league home run record for catchers. He surpassed the record of 236 home runs hit by Gabby Harnett. A stadium usher delivered the ball to Berra. Photo taken Sept. 15, 1956 in Detroit.
Yogi Berra through the years
Three American League sluggers pose together before the All-Star Game in Washington July 10, 1956. From left: Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle.
Yogi Berra through the years
Yogi Berra tags the sliding Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Granny Hamner for an out at home plate during the fourth inning in the final World Series game at Yankee Stadium, New York City, Oct. 7, 1950. Yankees won, 5-2, and retained the World Series Championship, four games to none.
Yogi Berra through the years
Catcher Yogi Berra dives to tag Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox left fielder, as the slugging outfielder tries to score from first base in the fourth inning of the Yankees - Red Sox game in Boston, September 21, 1951. Yankees won the game 5-1.
Yogi Berra through the years
New York Yankees outfielder Yogi Berra receives congratulations after belting a three-run pinch hit homer in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, June 9, 1962. The game marks Berra's appearance in his 2,000th major league ball game. From left are John Blanchard, next batter; Bill Skowron; Berra; and Elston Howard, who scored ahead of Berra. The Yankees won, 7-3.
Yogi Berra through the years
New York Yankees manager Yogi Berra is flanked by Roger Maris, left, and Mickey Mantle as the Yankees open full team drills at their spring training camp in St. Petersburg, Fla., March 4, 1964.
Yogi Berra through the years
New York Mets coach Yogi Berra, puts on his old trade catcher's gear to get a little warm-up practice before the Mets game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, April 28, 1965. Berra was put on the active player roster of the Mets by manager Casey Stengel.
"You can observe a lot by watching."
Yogi Berra through the years
From left, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Joe DiMaggio and Casey Stengel gather on the steps of Shea Stadium in New York before an Old Timers game on Aug. 3, 1974.
Yogi Berra through the years
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and manager Yogi Berra are seen in this February 17, 1984 photo, as they watch the team on the first day of spring training in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Yogi Berra through the years
Dale Berra, left, poses with his father, New York Yankees manager Yogi Berra, at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 20, 1984. Dale Berra is traded to the Yankees from the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he spent six years as shortstop.
Yogi Berra through the years
Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra, left, and New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner say goodbye Jan. 5, 1999, at Montclair (N.J.) State University, after Berra ended his 14-year feud with Steinbrenner. The rift began when the Steinbrenner fired Berra as New York's manager after 16 games into the 1985 season.