...important than sports - such as when we're crossing a street, in front of a speeding car.Former Yankees catcher Yogi Berra pondered the mystery, once asking: "How can you think and hit at the same time?"You can't, because there's...
...only seven-time Cy Young Award winner.Since 1965, the only years the writers didn't elect a candidate were when Yogi Berra topped the 1971 ballot at 67 percent and when Phil Niekro headed the 1996 ballot at 68 percent. Both were chosen the...
...said, "we very much appreciate it."Since 1961, the only years the writers didn't elect a candidate were when Yogi Berra topped the 1971 vote by appearing on 67 percent of the ballots cast and when Phil Niekro headed the 1996 ballot at 68...
...a throw. The stunned bird flopped around for a few seconds before flying off.Today's birthday: Jose Reyes 29.Yogi Berra says:"If the people don't want to come out to the ballpark, nobody's going to stop them."
...by Hall Of Fame catcher and manager Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra, some of which have woven themselves into folklore status.Yogi Berra says: "It gets late early out here."This Date In...
...or exhibits power."Web gem" is an outstanding defensive play and refers to the webbing of the fielders' gloves.Yogi Berra says:"I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After...
...nearest to second base, often combining on double plays ? are sometimes referred to as the 'keystone combination'.Yogi Berra Said:"I think Little League is wonderful. It keeps the kids out of the house.""How can you think and hit at...
...little "chin music" his next time at bat. Pitchers reclaim ownership of the plate by throwing a little chin music.Yogi Berra said: "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there...
...had to move on as the no-see-ums were too much.Yogi Berra said:"We made too many wrong mistakes." (He said...hit his 307th homer as a catcher to pass the Yankees' Yogi Berra.2000 - Eric Chavez hit for the cycle in Oakland's...
...start by Justin Masterson. Today's birthdays: Daniel Bard 27; Paul Maholm 30; Aramis Ramirez 34; Luke Scott 34. Yogi Berra Said: "How long have you known me and you still can't spell my name?" (Yogi's comment after having received...
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