Yogi Berra’s illustrious Major League Baseball career told only half the story.
Berra was an 18-time All-Star and a three-time American League MVP, yet the New York Yankees legend, who died Tuesday at age 90, might be most remembered for his thoughts on life.
Berra was a charming individual whose wisdom manifested itself in quotes that didn’t make any sense, yet somehow carried a certain level of truth. They’ve often been referred to as “Yogi-isms.”
In other words, Berra’s impact extended beyond the diamond — he won 13 World Series rings as a player, coach or manager — and into the English language. No other National Baseball Hall of Famer boasts such credentials, which speaks to his legacy as an awesome athlete yet a more memorable person.
Let’s go over eight great “Yogi-isms” in honor of the late No. 8.
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