American · St Louis, Missouri · Born 12 May 1925American baseball catcher and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in MLB history with 10 World Series championships as a player.
Lawrence Peter Berra was born in St Louis, Missouri in 1925. He caught for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963. He won 10 World Series rings — the most by any player in MLB history. He was named AL MVP three times. His Yogi-isms — "It ain't over 'til it's over," "When you come to a fork in the road, take it" — are the most quoted individual phrases in American sports culture. He served in the US Navy at Normandy. He managed the Yankees to the pennant in 1964 and was fired the next day. He later managed the Mets.
Exceptional catching skills, clutch hitting, and famous malapropisms
How They Played
Excellent defensive catcher with strong arm, clutch hitter who could hit to all fields
Lasting Impact
One of greatest catchers in baseball history, known for both athletic achievements and colorful personality
Career Honours
- World Series 10x
- AL MVP 3x (1951,1954,1955)
- All-Star 18x
- World Series Champion 1947
- World Series Champion 1949
- World Series Champion 1950
- World Series Champion 1951
- World Series Champion 1952
- World Series Champion 1953
- World Series Champion 1956
- World Series Champion 1958
- World Series Champion 1961
- World Series Champion 1962
- AL MVP 1951
- AL MVP 1954
- AL MVP 1955
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 1946–1963 | 2120 |
| New York Mets | 1965–1965 | 9 |
American Athletes