Yogi Berra died last night. And unlike most celebrity deaths, the loss of this man affected me.
You will read a lot of funny accounts of his “Yogi-isms” over the next few days. But never forget, there is wisdom in every single Yogi-Ism.
But also remember his legacy in New York baseball. From the 1947 World Series to the 1986 NLCS, Yogi Berra was in uniform for every single great post season moment except 2.
From the Al Giofriddo catch to the Don Larsen perfect Game to the Mazeroski homer to the Miracle Mets winning the World Series to the Chambliss homer to Reggie’s 3 shots in 1977 to Bucky Dent to the 16 inning Mets/Astros marathon, Yogi was there.
It ain’t over until it is over on Episode 1,065 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.
Jake Arrieta, Hisashi Iwakuma, Cody Asche, Robinson Cano, Tyson Ross, Lance McCullers, Wilin Rosario and Kevin Pillar all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball
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