Shoes too big to fill?
On the field, Yogi Berra was one of greatest catchers to play the game. Off the field: An iconic figure, clever and witty. But, today, his tenure as Mets manager is less definitive.
Yogi.
The name is synonymous with baseball.
Yogi Berra is a baseball legend. Yogi — the catcher — played 19 seasons (1946-1965), winning 10 World Series titles (holds the record for playing on more pennant winning teams - 14) than any other player in history, three American League MVP Awards, and he was was a 15-time All-Star. He also holds World Series records for most games by a catcher (63), hits (71), at bats (259), doubles (10), second in RBI (39), and third in home runs (12).
Yogi — the man — was one of the most iconic figures the game’s history. His Yogi-isms are still celebrated today.
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