The Yogi Book

by Berra, Yogi

• ISBN13: 9780761154433
• ISBN10: 0761154434
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-26
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Summary

You don't have to be a Yankee fan to love Yogi Berra, the legendary baseball star, known not only for his superb baseball career, but also for his famously quotable remarks. Yogi gathered them up for us in the in 1999 New York Times best-selling, laugh-out-loud The Yogi Book. For Yogi Berra's 85th birthday in 2010, we are refreshing the collection of Yogi's most memorable and quotable quotes with a redesign, new commemoratives from some of Yogi's famous fans, new photos, and a career timeline. As for the quotes, they're still as laugh-out-loud funny as they've always been'”and still 100% Yogi: 'œWe were overwhelming underdogs,' said to Nolan Ryan about the 1969 Mets. 'œIt's déjà vu all over again,' his comment after Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris hit back-to-back home runs. 'œWhen you come to a fork in the road, take it,' his perfectly clear instructions to Joe Garagiola who was driving to Yogi's house from New York.

Author Biography

YOGI BERRA was one of America's most beloved sports personalities. On the field, his exploits with the New York Yankees made him a vital part of the most successful sports franchise ever. Off the field, his wit and humor made him a unique and ubiquitous part of American culture.