![]() Yogi was full of words to live by and I’ll never forget the impact he had on my life. I learned that how I handle myself when I am meeting someone new really comes down to being nice. I met Yogi when I was just starting out, and seeing how he was in the public eye really helped me navigate the world of being someone who occasionally gets recognized. This is all despite the fact that Yogi really was a shy and humble guy at heart. Yogi Berra after receiving the inaugural Bob Feller Act of Valor Award in October 2013. On Monday, the 78th anniversary of D-Day, the beloved Yankees catcher will be remembered for his role in the Normandy invasion. Whether he was being stopped by strangers on the street, or stepping into the kitchen at Rao’s to take pictures with the staff, he was always funny, kind, and real. Yogi Berra’s War: ‘Deja Vu All Over Again’. ![]() The longtime New York Yankees catcher, who died in September 2015 at age. He demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and character on his way to winning 13 World Series championships as a player and manager, with each new title feeling like déjà vu all over again. I watched him be nice to every single person he met. As Sean Mullins admiring documentary 'It Aint Over' makes clear, Yogi Berra wasnt built like a Baseball Hall of Famer. Yogi Berra’s War: ‘Deja Vu All Over Again’. “Be nice” was one of his mottos and he truly lived it. He became a friend and an incredible role model to me. Yogi and I both lived in the same town in New Jersey and I first got to know him and his wife, Carmen, about 20 years ago. Here are some of his most memorable Yogisms that actually came from the Hall of Famer: It ain’t over till it’s over. Yogi was also known for his funny one-liners like, “It’s like déjà vu all over again” and “I never said most of the things that I said.” But to me, he was way more than all of that, Yogi was the sweetest, nicest, kindest, and funniest guy I ever met. He went to the World Series an astounding 21 times as a player, coach, or manager. ![]() Who doesn’t love Yogi Berra? The baseball legend is considered to be one of the greatest catchers to ever play the game.
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