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Lawrence Peter Berra
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Archival Overview
American baseball catcher, manager, and coach who won a record 10 World Series championships as a player, famed for his paradoxical 'Yogi-isms'.
Biographical Record
Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (1925–2015) was one of the most decorated winners and beloved figures in American history. As the cornerstone catcher of the dominant New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963, Berra won 10 World Series rings—the most by any individual player in baseball history.
A three-time AL MVP who caught Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series, Berra was equally celebrated across America for his humorous, paradoxical aphorisms, known as 'Yogi-isms' ('It ain't over till it's over').
Key Life Milestones
Catching Don Larsen's Perfect Game
Caught Don Larsen's historic perfect game in Game 5 of the World Series, leaping into Larsen's arms at the final out.
Record Tenth World Series Ring
Won his 10th World Series ring as a player with the Yankees, cementing an unmatched championship legacy.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialEast Hanover, New Jersey, United States