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Reliving Some of Baseball Legend Yogi Berra’s Greatest Stories
Some of the funniest moments in MLB history were contributed by the long-time New York Yankees’ catcher
Although Yogi Berra was one of the greatest influences in baseball history as a catcher and manager, he also left an incredibly indelible mark with his mouth. During the more than 150-year history of the professional game there is arguably nobody who contributed more memorable soundbites than the New York Yankees legend. In particular, his propensity for twisting words led to a cache of hilarious stories that led to one journalist decided to sit down and chronicle as many as possible.
The affable Berra spent 19 seasons (1946–1963; 1965) playing catcher (and a little outfield) with the Yankees. The left-handed batter hit a combined .285 with 358 home runs and 1,430 RBIs. He was also an excellent defender and strong team leader; all traits that came in handy in the incredible 14 World Series in which he played (including 10 championships). He also managed for seven seasons, accumulating a 484–44 record and capturing two pennants. In his second year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, in 1972, he sailed into the hallowed hall.
Many numbers and stories exist of Berra’s exploits on the field, but Larry Pope, who once…
