1947 Bond Bread Yogi Berra (Rookie)
Yogi Berra
Lawrence Peter Berra
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1972, Player
Born: May 12, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri
ML Debut: 9/22/1946
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 8
Played For: New York Yankees (1946-1963), New York Mets (1965)
Primary Team: New York Yankees
Managed: New York Yankees (1964, 1984-1985), New York Mets (1972-1975)
Post-Season: 1947 World Series, 1949 World Series, 1950 World Series, 1951 World Series, 1952 World Series, 1953 World Series, 1955 World Series, 1956 World Series, 1957 World Series, 1958 World Series, 1960 World Series, 1961 World Series, 1962 World Series, 1963 World Series; Manager: 1964 World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1973 World Series
Awards: All-Star (15): 1948-1962; American League Most Valuable Player 1951, 1954, and 1955.
Bio
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 to 1962. 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 has always been a fan favorite. Following his playing career, Yogi continued in baseball as a manager and coach for several teams.
Lawrence Peter Berra
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1972, Player
Born: May 12, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri
ML Debut: 9/22/1946
Primary Position: Catcher
Bats: L Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 8
Played For: New York Yankees (1946-1963), New York Mets (1965)
Primary Team: New York Yankees
Managed: New York Yankees (1964, 1984-1985), New York Mets (1972-1975)
Post-Season: 1947 World Series, 1949 World Series, 1950 World Series, 1951 World Series, 1952 World Series, 1953 World Series, 1955 World Series, 1956 World Series, 1957 World Series, 1958 World Series, 1960 World Series, 1961 World Series, 1962 World Series, 1963 World Series; Manager: 1964 World Series, 1973 NLCS, 1973 World Series
Awards: All-Star (15): 1948-1962; American League Most Valuable Player 1951, 1954, and 1955.
Bio
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 to 1962. 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 has always been a fan favorite. Following his playing career, Yogi continued in baseball as a manager and coach for several teams.