MLB players, managers and fans the world over mourn the loss of Yogi Berra
Players, celebs mourn the loss of Yogi
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 -- 69 years to the day after his MLB debut -- Hall of Fame catcher, Yankees icon, baseball legend and American hero Yogi Berra passed away at the age of 90.
In 19 years as an MLB player, Berra maintained a .285 career average, hit 358 home runs, accumulated 2,150 hits, won 10 World Series championships (the most of any player), earned 15 All-Star selections and took home three AL MVP Awards. And those numbers don't even begin to cover his managerial record, wartime service to his country or his spirit, which offered immortal wisdom, thoughtful insight and unmatched wit.
As word began to spread that Berra had passed away, players, coaches, former teammates and adversaries, journalists and celebrities who hold the game dear to their hearts mourned the baseball legend on Twitter, expressing their sorrow, sharing their memories and reciting their favorite Yogi-isms:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/Bf8uXxUPzR
- New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015RIP Yogi Berra a true baseball legend and American icon. #Mets pic.twitter.com/T0MrQculg1
- New York Mets (@Mets) September 23, 2015It 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, 2015A few words on my dear friend and mentor, Yogi Berra.
Posted by Derek Jeter on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
#RIP Yogi Berra Great baseball player, original thinker and very, very funny. We lost a true American original.
- Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz) September 23, 2015Very Sad to hear the passing of #YogiBerra My deepest prayers to his family and the #Yankees family. Great player, Greater Gentleman.
- Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) September 23, 2015Sorry 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, 2015Had some great times & laffs with the Legendary Yogi Berra. One of a kind! RIP Sir!
- Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 23, 2015I just heard of Yogi Berra's passing. He inducted me into the NJ Hall of Fame. We will miss his humor & sweet nature. pic.twitter.com/RHyKQ9vJkx
- Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) September 23, 2015Yogi had a heart for people. His quips were legendary. He always had a way of saying the wrong thing at the right time to get ppl to laugh.
- John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) September 23, 2015There 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, 2015RIP to Baseball Legend #YogiBerra #8. Sad night for the baseball world to lose such a great representation of the game we all love.
- Justin Turner (@redturn2) September 23, 2015RIP Yogi Berra one hell of a run. They broke the mold.
- Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) September 23, 2015My 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, 2015It ain't over til it's over. Yogi Berra will forever be in the Hall of Fame of life. Rest in peace.… https://t.co/7AJM2ZgEAl
- Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) September 23, 2015We 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, 2015Regardless of age/accomplishment, Yogi Berra always seemed as happy to be at a ballpark and among players as anyone #RIP #Yankees
- Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) September 23, 2015I just heard the news so sad to hear number yogi Berra yankee true legend and icon passed away my prayers are with you yogi
- Nick Turturro (@NickTurturro1) September 23, 2015Wow. Yogi. My heart is broken by this news. Prayers for his family. #WeWillMissYogiIsms
- Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) September 23, 2015Baseball great, Yogi Berra passed away today. RIP Yogi pic.twitter.com/U4JOLAB1if
- Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) September 23, 2015No! 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, 2015RIP Yogi Berra - Baseball legend & #Navy WWII veteran. A true American original! https://t.co/e5LqhPd3hD
- John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 23, 2015RIP Yogi. "When you get to a fork in the road, take it."
- Hank Azaria (@HankAzaria) September 23, 2015"It ain't over till it's over". Well, it's over. #YogiBerra roast in peace. A great American.
- Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) September 23, 2015I choose to believe that his last words were a doozy #Yogi
- Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 23, 2015Respect and love to Yogi Berra. What a great life. As a life long baseball fan. Sending love to you and your family. Thanks, Yogi.
- Nick Swardson (@NickSwardson) September 23, 2015Yogi Berra was born to immigrant parents, participated in D-Day invasion, won more World Series rings than any other player. American icon.
- Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) September 23, 2015A true legend in this game. #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/e0b7GCOWXr
- David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 23, 2015I am SO SORRY to hear the Great soul, great man & a BASEBALL LEGEND Yogi Berra passed .. Long live Yogi!
- Jim Breuer (@JimBreuer) September 23, 2015Yogi could hit anybody's fast ball. And I mean anybody's. Nobody threw too hard for him. And he was the most positive person I've ever met.
- Charlie Manuel (@CMBaseball41) September 23, 2015Remembering baseball great Yogi Berra today. So sad to hear about his passing. http://t.co/DP46DGttlf pic.twitter.com/IfgBGztYtd
- Katie Couric (@katiecouric) September 23, 2015Thoughts & 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"Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." -Yogi Berra #RIPYogiBerra
- Jennie Finch (@JennieFinch) September 23, 2015MVP, World Champ, WWII Vet, icon, sage, and lovable hero. RIP the great 'Yogi' Berra.
- John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2015RIP Yogi Berra - Baseball legend & #Navy WWII veteran. A true American original! https://t.co/e5LqhPd3hD
- John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) September 23, 2015I can't describe the feeling inside right now Yogi was the kindest most gentlest man I've ever met American hero baseball hero our hero!
- Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) September 23, 2015Thoughts and prayers go out Yogi's family and friends you'll be dearly missed my friend I guess God needed someone to catch a double header
- Wade Boggs (@ChickenMan3010) September 23, 2015@BaseballHall, the telegram Yogi sent me when I broke his home run record. @MLBNetwork #RIPYogi pic.twitter.com/ZibjSc9i9r
- Johnny Bench (@Johnny_Bench5) September 23, 2015Amazing player,Amazing man An American treasure an honor to have known him. pic.twitter.com/s0s3nbN1eq
- Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) September 23, 2015Blessed to have known you. You are a true hero and legend and will always be in our hearts #RIPYogiBerra #Yankees pic.twitter.com/H2V0LBWp37
- CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) September 23, 2015Yogi was a very dear friend of mine. He was one of the greatest catchers in all of baseball and loved by everyone. pic.twitter.com/bb1Ox1BvNJ
- Tommy Lasorda (@TommyLasorda) September 23, 2015He is a credit to his family and fans. God is going to meet Yogi in heaven. We will truly miss him. pic.twitter.com/3HEQx4LJuv
- Tommy Lasorda (@TommyLasorda) September 23, 2015Lost a legend today. RIP YOGI!
- Ben Revere (@BenRevere9) September 23, 2015Never met Yogi Berra yet I know he was a special person, not just ball-player. 'Yogi-isms' will live forever. #RIPYogiBerra #legend
- Jason Hammel (@HammelTime39) September 23, 2015'Rich boys never make it to the majors' was always my favorite quote attributed to Yogi. Still is. Thanks for the motivation, Mr. Berra.
- Dallon Weekes (@DallonWeekes) September 23, 2015RIP Yogi... baseball lost one of its all time greats #YogiBerra
- Tyler Skaggs (@TylerSkaggs37) September 23, 2015Yogi was very special to me. I learned a lot from him and always welcomed his advice. May you rest in peace Yogi. pic.twitter.com/FJR1w8d1F8
- Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) September 23, 2015RIP Yogi.
- Dale Murphy (@DaleMurphy3) September 23, 2015It was an honor to meet Yogi a few years back. #RIP http://t.co/aMpoG5DKVj pic.twitter.com/79EfKSYUI5
- Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) September 23, 2015A New York sports icon. More importantly, a great man. Rest in peace, Yogi. pic.twitter.com/H95yxwxaHK
- Woody Johnson (@woodyjohnson4) September 23, 2015In lieu of writing, I've been reading all morning about #YogiBerra. Here's a pretty good sampling, I think: http://t.co/p3lEtmvuOd
- robneyer (@robneyer) September 23, 2015The sports world and my hometown of Montclair, NJ was a better place with Yogi in it. RIP Yogi. #YogiBerra #Yankees
- Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) September 23, 2015#Braves Swisher on Yogi: "Regardless of how good of a player he was, people need to know how good a man he was, how good a husband... (1/2)
- David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) September 23, 2015#Braves Swisher on Yogi (2/2):"... now I know at least he's back w/ his woman, back w/ Carmen. Because I know he loved that woman so much."
- David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC) September 23, 2015The world's gonna miss you, Yogi. pic.twitter.com/1paCnHWR4q
- Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 23, 2015America lost a legend today. Thank you for your service to our country, Yogi. #8 will always live on in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/IHGaP6gGoU
- The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 23, 2015Remembering the great philosopher Yogi Berra. "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." We know what you mean. RIP.
- Dr. Phil (@DrPhil) September 23, 2015Yogi 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, 2015We 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, 2015Rest in peace, Yogi. You'll be dearly missed.