Yogi Berra, the New York Yankee Hall of Fame catcher, passed away September 22, 2015. He was 90.
Never saw Yogi play. But as a human being, he was unique. A gentleman. Soft as they come. Genial is the only way to describe him.
As the Yankee manager under Steinbrenner in the 80s, he would take the blame when the team lost. And let the players bask in glory when the team won.
The comments from fans on this news showed how much people loved the man.
RIP, Yogi.
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Lets reminisce:
It ain't over, till it's over.
It's deja vu all over again.
Nobody goes there anymore. Its too crowded.
You can observe a lot by watching.
Always go to other people's funerals. Otherwise they won't go to yours.
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Thats a sad news. RIP. Always good to see videos of his interviews and hes past performances. Always looked like a real gentleman.
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RIP Yogi Berra - remarkable athlete overshadowed by his character.
on a side note - I am a sports fan and can watch any sport under the sun but ....baseball :(
either I don't get it or it is inherently boring. any of you baseball fans? probably can coach me then...
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^ I watch baseball from time to time. It is a bit slow, but every inning offers a way to build up the excitement. It is like Test Cricket. It keeps building, but it has its moments.
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There are so many things going on in a game of baseball. Giving up your "wicket" to advance a runner. Taking one (cue Don Baylor, while we reminisce) for the team. Turning a nice double play. Watching an Ozzie Smith beauty at short stop (as we turn back the clock), watching the shortstop, 2nd baseman and first baseman turn a precision double play, the sweet stroke making of a Mattingly or a Gwynn, the rocket arm of a Winfield or an Evans, a Rickey Henderson steal, a Ken Griffey scaling the wall in center field, a Strawberry home run, a Dwight Gooden fastball.
A 1-1 ball game. Phil Rizuto and Frank White at the mike doing a Norton - Ralph role play.
The 80s indeed are a good time for baseball.