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Berra, Yogi
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
| AVG | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .285 | 2120 | 7555 | 1175 | 2150 | 358 | 1430 | 30 |
Biography:
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.
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.
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