NEW YORK [PeterPaul.ca] — Hall of Fame catcher and ten-time World Series champion Yogi Berra died Tuesday at the age of 90 from natural causes, his museum confirmed in a statement.
“It is with a profound sense of loss and heartfelt sorrow that the Board of Directors of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center shares the news that Yogi Berra has passed away at the age of 90 due to natural causes,” a statement from the Yogi Berra Museum said.
“While we mourn the loss of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, we know he is at peace with Mom,” his family said in a statement. “We celebrate his remarkable life, and are thankful he meant so much to so many. He will truly be missed.”
TRIBUTES
Athletes, politicians, journalists and fans from the past and present paid tribute online after Yogi Berra’s death.
The @EmpireStateBldg shines in @Yankees colors to honor the legendary Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/d3YKbKqPz5
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2015
We mourn the passing of Yankees icon and Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/60mwHGj33R
— MLB (@MLB) September 23, 2015
Statement from Joe Torre regarding Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/5dYN4bMWbt
— MLB (@MLB) September 23, 2015
Yogi, I learned so much from you. To a teacher, a friend and a great Yankee, you'll be missed. #RIPYogiBerra https://t.co/s7E8B8glRd
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra. MLB has lost a legend. My sincerest condolences to his family.
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) September 23, 2015
Today we lost the best catcher in history Yogi Berra… Gone but never forgotten for all you have done R.I.P
— Sir Didi Gregorius (@DidiG18) September 23, 2015
The Yankees will wear No. 8 on their left jersey sleeve for tonight's game.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015
New York #Mets statement on the passing of Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/eMakm20oHg
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was a mentor and great influence in Craig Biggio’s life. “I’m not an Astro without him.” #Astros
— Houston Astros (@astros) September 23, 2015
“He lived his life the right way. He helped me more as a person than as a baseball player.” – #Astros HOFer Craig Biggio on Yogi Berra
— Houston Astros (@astros) September 23, 2015
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Yankee legend Yogi Berra. Our thoughts go out to the Berra family. @MLB
— Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 23, 2015
We honour Yankees legend Yogi Berra before tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/Ye8zy5RjBb
— Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 23, 2015
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.#YogiBerra#RIP
— Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19) September 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/BenRevere9/status/646758698422038529
1st day ever in the MLB was in sept 2008 in old Yankee stadium…walk in clubhouse and see yogi and zim sitting at my locker!! #whataman
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra a legend and a man who transcended the game. Participated in the D-Day invasion & played in 14 World Series in 17 years #icon
— Gregg Zaun (@GreggZaun) September 23, 2015
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” — Yogi Berra
— Baseball Canada (@baseballcanada) September 23, 2015
It is a sad day in Cooperstown as we remember Hall of Fame member and dear friend Yogi Berra: http://t.co/zjBY2DcQd3 pic.twitter.com/AbxgHhokTE
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) September 23, 2015
We are saddened by the loss of baseball icon Yogi Berra. Our thoughts are with his family and the Yankees organization.
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 23, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends & many fans of STL native, HOFer @yankees legend Yogi Berra. RIP #Yogi
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 23, 2015
Moment of silence tonight to remember a baseball legend and an American hero, Yogi Berra pic.twitter.com/8NuZIDeU2f
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 24, 2015
Thanks for all the great memories, Yogi Berra. We are saddened by the loss of one of baseball's greatest.
— Topps Company (@toppscards) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra. Thanks for enjoying #LedoPizza over the years. #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/K1JkE0rOjx
— Ledo Pizza (@LedoPizza) September 23, 2015
The #NJDevils mourn the loss of the legendary Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/ilcBaCXAeP
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 23, 2015
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of North American sporting icon Yogi Berra who passed away last night at 90 years old.
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) September 23, 2015
Sympathies to the entire @Yankees family on the passing of Yogi Berra. His words will forever live on in all of sports.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 23, 2015
Selective Service registration cards of baseball icon #YogiBerra, via @StLouisArchives: http://t.co/k0GINjW738 #RIP pic.twitter.com/02kR4bXs8M
— Today's Document (@TodaysDocument) September 23, 2015
"Yogi Berra was an American original—a Hall of Famer and humble veteran—prolific jokester & jovial prophet" —@POTUS pic.twitter.com/ufRLmMvXBG
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was an American original – a Hall of Famer, jovial prophet, & a humble veteran. We'll miss you, Yogi, but your legacy ain't over.
— President Obama (@POTUS) September 23, 2015
"The future ain't what it used to be." It seems less witty now.
We remember @Yankees and @USNavy vet, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/6NB2pfqzFt
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) September 23, 2015
#RIP #Yogi: an American legend who contributed as much to the English language as he did to baseball. #itaintovertillitsover
— U.S. Embassy Ottawa (@usembassyottawa) September 23, 2015
@MLB say it ain't so! I loved ya Yogi. RIP. Say hello to my Dad. Have a catch!
— Johnny Bench (@Johnny_Bench5) September 23, 2015
@MLB @BaseballHall @Yankees Yogi sent me a telegram when I hit a HR to pass him, "I knew my record would stand until it was broken".
— Johnny Bench (@Johnny_Bench5) September 23, 2015
We lost a legend, an icon, but most importantly I lost my grandfather. My heart is with the Berra family. #YogiBerra pic.twitter.com/CmNAyFp8kh
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) September 23, 2015
Rest in peace, Yogi. I will never forget our talks together! You are an American hero… I will truly miss you. pic.twitter.com/pFod8Gm3yw
— Paul O'Neill (@PaulONeillYES) September 23, 2015
the baseball world has lost a great man. yogi rip it was an honor to meet you and this game was lucky to have somone like you. class act
— Ozzie Guillen FND (@OzzieGuillen) September 23, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of one of baseballs greatest! Words can't describe what he meant to the game and city of New York. #YogiBerra
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) September 23, 2015
There will never be another Yogi. He went to 14 World Series and won 10 of them. He brought smiles to the faces of millions. RIP Yogi
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) September 23, 2015
Era un héroe. Descansa en paz #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/mwowtAAjE3
— Yoenis Cespedes (@ynscspds) September 23, 2015
RIP to one of the all-time greats, Yogi Berra. Not only the game will mourn, but the world. What a great person.
— Will Middlebrooks (@middlebrooks) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra. Great baseball legend who will live on forever to his fans.
— Mike Leake (@MikeLeake8) September 23, 2015
We will never forget you Yogi..To one of the greatest Yankees of all time, you will be missed!… https://t.co/kMckPl79JA
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) September 23, 2015
Such sad news to wake up to. The game has lost a legend. My thoughts and prayers to the Berra family. RIP Yogi #8
— Matt Barnes (@mattbarnesRHP) September 23, 2015
I choose to believe that his last words were a doozy #Yogi
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 23, 2015
RIP to one of the all time greats in the game of baseball. It was a honor to know him and just shake… https://t.co/0XDwi90y5G
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) September 23, 2015
A true legend in this game. #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/e0b7GCOWXr
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra. MLB has lost a legend. My sincerest condolences to his family.
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) September 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the Berra Family!!! Yogi you were an icon and legend to us all who play this amazing game of ⚾️!!! #8 #YogiBerra
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi… baseball lost one of its all time greats #YogiBerra
— Tyler Skaggs (@TylerSkaggs37) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi. I'm grateful I got to know him. What a nice man.
Great article NYTimes by Bruce Webber about Yogi.A chronology of his amazing life— Al Leiter (@Al_Leiter22) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi I will miss you greatly sad day for everyone pic.twitter.com/e4RWog9FDy
— Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) September 23, 2015
Thoughts & prayers out 2 the friends & family of Yogi Berra who passed at age 90. #8 will NEVER b forgotten. pic.twitter.com/8ahoi67pXH
— Dan Plesac (@Plesac19) September 23, 2015
Will miss Yogi Berra. I'll cherish memories of being in his presence at the @baseballhall, hearing his stories & sayings. #icon #hof
— Dennis Eckersley (@Eck43) September 23, 2015
No! Say it ain't so. He was a good man, my former manager and friend! RIP Yogi. https://t.co/X5SauCYQty
— Dave Winfield (@DaveWinfieldHOF) September 23, 2015
What a Beautiful Man…What A Beautiful Spirit. Celebrate the Life of Yogi Berra Today. pic.twitter.com/dBp31lv9nD
— Bernie Williams (@bw51official) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was born at a time when discrimination against Italian-Americans was common. His remarkable life helped to change that. @niaforg
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was one of the greatest HUMAN beings to play the game. I will miss him terribly. @Yankees @PBS @Yogi_Museum
— Ken Burns (@KenBurns) September 23, 2015
MVP, World Champ, WWII Vet, icon, sage, and lovable hero. RIP the great 'Yogi' Berra.
— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2015
Today's athlete would do himself a great service by studying the life/career of the great Yogi Berra. Well done sir.
— Phil Dawson (@phil_dawson_4) September 23, 2015
I could not fit my thoughts about baseball legend Yogi Berra on Twitter. So checkout http://t.co/3E8awv8i8A
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) September 23, 2015
They don't make em like Yogi Berra anymore, if they ever did.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was not only a great baseball player, he was a great guy. Yogi will be missed. https://t.co/bC9pIOnmEh
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2015
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” It’s hard to imagine NY without Yogi Berra, iconic & beloved baseball legend.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) September 23, 2015
We are all saddened by death of Yogi Berra, 90, a wise, warm, gracious, generous man who was baseball's finest catcher.
— Steve Forbes (@SteveForbesCEO) September 23, 2015
Though born in a hard-scrabble St. Louis neighborhood, Yogi Berra was NY all the way: plain spoken, funny, hard working & a real team player
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 23, 2015
"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded."#RIP Yogi Berra – your words will live forever in our hearts. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/OuSVu9mfpY
— Jon Taffer (@jontaffer) September 23, 2015
Charming&folksy Yogi Berra should also be remembered as greatest catcher to play baseball-Hall of Fame-Multi-MVP-A Yankee for the Ages. RIP
— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 23, 2015
It's over. RIP Yogi Berra
— Tom Harrington (@cbctom) September 23, 2015
Sadly, it finally is over. RIP #Yogi
— Miles O'Brien (@milesobrien) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi. "When you get to a fork in the road, take it."
— Hank Azaria (@HankAzaria) September 23, 2015
Had some great times & laffs with the Legendary Yogi Berra. One of a kind! RIP Sir!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 23, 2015
I don't know much about sports, but Yogi Berra was always my favorite baseball player because he was a comedic genius.
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) September 23, 2015
The lovely Yogi Berra has passed, who famously stated, "I never said most of the things I said." The GOP candidates should use that line!
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) September 23, 2015
The words attributed to Yogi Berra–many of which he never said–overshadowed the fact that he was one of the greatest players ever.
— Jeff Greenfield (@greenfield64) September 23, 2015
Yogi was an original. https://t.co/BCHC9dBF4o
— MLB (@MLB) September 23, 2015
TIDBITS
A look at some stats during Yogi Berra’s MLB career.
Yogi Berra received MVP votes every year from 1947-1961.
— BaseballFact (@BaseballFact) September 23, 2015
Most hits in World Series, all-time: 1. Yogi Berra, 71 2. Mickey Mantle, 59 3. Frankie Frisch, 58; 4. Joe DiMaggio, 54 5. Derek Jeter, 50.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra's career: 3-time AL MVP, 18-time All-Star, only player ever to share in 10 World Series titles; Top 5 MVP voting 7 straight years
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra World Series records held:
• Games 75
• AB 259
• Hits 71
• Doubles 10 (tied)— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 23, 2015
Most World Series titles as a player:
Yogi Berra 10
Joe DiMaggio 9(via @EliasSports)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 23, 2015
Most MVP Awards by Catcher
Yogi Berra 3
Roy Campanella 3
Johnny Bench 2
Mickey Cochrane 2— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 23, 2015
There have been five qualified seasons in which a catcher had more HR than K since 1940. All of those seasons belong to Yogi Berra.
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) September 23, 2015
All-time HR leaders among players under 68" tall:
Yogi Berra 358, 67"
Joe Morgan 268, 67"
Hack Wilson 244, 66"
Hugh Duffy 106, 67"— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra played in 75 World Series games.
There are 26 current MLB franchises that have not played that many.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) September 23, 2015
