Yogi Berra gone. RIP

[ChicosBailBonds]

One of the truly great characters of all time, regardless of sport, profession, etc.

[tower912]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/some-of-the-more-widely-quoted-philosophy-of-yogi-berra/ar-AAeFcAO?li=AAa0dzB

I guess it is over. 

[warriorchick]

Am I the only person who was surprised to find out that he was still alive (until very recently, that is )?

[Spotcheck Billy]

...he took the fork in the road

[rocket surgeon]

well, he's going to have a lot of people at his funeral as he went to all of theirs

[Eldon]

Am I the only person who was surprised to find out that he was still alive (until very recently, that is )?

You are not the only one, as I too thought he had died back in the 60s (70s latest)

[GooooMarquette]

Am I the only person who was surprised to find out that he was still alive (until very recently, that is )?

No.

[MU82]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/some-of-the-more-widely-quoted-philosophy-of-yogi-berra/ar-AAeFcAO?li=AAa0dzB

I guess it is over.

I had my own saying:

As soon as some yahoo resorts to saying, "As Yogi used to say, 'It ain't over till it's over,'" that's when you really know it's over!

[brandx]

8000+ ABs in 19 years - 414 strikeouts. Adam Dunn K'ed that many times in 2 years (2,379 times in same number of ABs in career).

Probably the 2nd best bad ball hitter ever - behind Vlad.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

8000+ ABs in 19 years - 414 strikeouts. Adam Dunn K'ed that many times in 2 years (2,379 times in same number of ABs in career).

Probably the 2nd best bad ball hitter ever - behind Vlad.

That's pretty incredible.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Am I the only person who was surprised to find out that he was still alive (until very recently, that is )?

I knew he was alive going into the Summer.  He usually made it to Yankees old timers games, but missed this year's which was a bad sign.

[Eldon]

I really admire this loyalty

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/one-of-the-greatest-yogi-berra-stories-you-might-not-have-heard-193333507.html

Great little story. RIP

[ChicosBailBonds]

I really admire this loyalty

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/one-of-the-greatest-yogi-berra-stories-you-might-not-have-heard-193333507.html

Great little story. RIP

I listened to this Kay story this morning.  Definitely touching for sure.

[HouWarrior]

In 2011, I did a posting here of Yogisms, to wit:


Here is as complete a list of Yogi isms , as I could find (is it just me...or do a few of them make perfect sense. lol):

The future ain't what it used to be.

If you come to a fork in the road, take it.

On His death... these seem choice: 

 You should always go to other people's funerals. Otherwise they won't come to yours.

Once, Yogi's wife Carmen asked, "Yogi, you are from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey, and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like me to have you buried?" To this, Yogi replied, "Surprise me"

We're lost, but we're making great time!

A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.

Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.

The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase.

You better cut the pizza in four pieces. I'm not hungry enough to eat eight.

You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there.

You can observe a lot just by watching.

No, you didn't wake me up. I had to get up to answer the phone anyway.

Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel.

I'd find the fellow who lost it, and, if he was poor, I'd return it. (When asked what he would do if he found a million dollars.)


I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early.

If you don't set goals, you can't regret not reaching them.

Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked.

If you don't know where you're going, chances are you will end up somewhere else.

(When bumped by a man carrying a grandfather clock) Why can't you wear a watch like everybody else?

I really didn't say everything I said.

If you ask me a question I don't know, I'm not going to answer.

It ain't the heat; it's the humility.

The only reason I need these gloves is 'cause of my hands.

You can't think and hit at the same time.

If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be.

If I didn't wake up, I'd still be sleeping.

The other teams could make trouble for us if they win.

If you can't imitate him, don't copy him.
I'm as red as a sheet.

It's not too far, it just seems like it is.

Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hitting.

We were overwhelming underdogs.

You mean now? (When asked for the time.)

We have a good time together, even when we're not together.

Little League baseball is a good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets and the kids out of the house.

Pair up in threes.

Don't get me right, I'm just asking.

I wish I had an answer to that, because I'm tired of answering that question.

You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough in the second half you give what's left.

90% of short putts don't go in.

We made too many wrong mistakes.

Thanks, you don't look so hot yourself. (After being told he looked cool.)

If people don't want to come to the ball park, how are you going to stop them?

How long have you known me, Jack? And you still don't know how to spell my name. (Upon receiving a check from Jack Buck made out to "Bearer".)

I'd say he's done more than that. (When asked if first baseman Don Mattingly had exceeded expectations for the current season.)

He can run anytime he wants. I'm giving him the red light. (On the acquisition of Rickey Henderson.)
I knew exactly where it was, I just couldn't find it.

If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else.

I don't know, I'm not in shape yet. (When asked what size cap he wanted.)

I want to thank you for making this day necessary. (On Yogi Berra Appreciation Day in 1947.)

I don't remember leaving, so I guess we didn't go.

I usually take a two hour nap, from one to four.

Steve McQueen looks good in this movie. He must have made it before he died.

It gets late early out there. (Referring to the sun conditions in left field at the stadium.)

It was hard to have a conversation with anyone - there were too many people talking.

I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.

Texas has a lot of electrical votes. (During an election campaign - after George Bush stated that Texas was important to the election.)

I really liked it. Even the music was good. (When asked if he liked the opera one evening.)

Shut up and talk.

Carmen said "I took Tim to see Doctor Zhivago today." Yogi replied, "What the hell's wrong with him now?"

Never answer an anonymous letter.

90% of the game is half mental.

It's never happened in the World Series history - and it hasn't happened since