Berra

Berra is a surname of Italian origin. It is best known today as the surname of Lorenzo Pietro “Yogi” Berra, an American professional baseball player and manager who is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in the sport.

Born in 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, Berra served in the United States Navy during World War II before starting his major league career. He played as a catcher for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963, winning ten World Series championships (1947, 1949–1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962). Berra became known for his distinctive, humorous sayings—later called “Yogi-isms”—as well as for his leadership on and off the field. He was also a prolific ambassador for the game after his playing days.

Berra was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Following his playing career, he held coaching and managerial roles with several major league clubs, including the Yankees and the Mets. Berra’s legacy extends beyond statistics to his enduring influence on teammates, fans, and popular culture, where his quotes remain part of the sport’s lore.

Berra died on September 22, 2015, in North Bergen, New Jersey, at the age of 90. His impact on baseball is remembered through his outstanding achievements as a player and his enduring presence in the sport’s history.