Yogi Berra Gunner’s Mate, Perhaps one of the most popular players in Major League history, Yogi Berra was also a brilliant catcher and dominant hitter during his 19-year career with the New York Yankees. Berra was named to the American League All-Star team every year from 1948-62. He topped the 100-RBI mark four years in a row and became a three-time American League MVP in a career that featured 14 league pennants and 10 World Series championships. Known for his “Yogi-isms,” Berra was always been a fan favorite. Following his playing career, Yogi continued in baseball as a manager and coach for several teams.
Lawrence Peter Berra
Born: May 12, 1925, St. Louis, Missouri
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Right
Played For:
New York Yankees (1946-1963), New York Mets (1965)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1972
Did You Know:
that Yogi Berra provided anti-aircraft cover as a gunner’s mate aboard a boat during the Normandy invasion on D-Day?
You’ve got to be careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.
On October 18, 1950, Hall of Fame Connie Mack retires as manager of the Philadelphia A’s. The 87-year-old Mack, who managed the A’s for a record 50 years, is replaced by Jimmy Dykes.
