Yogi Berra throws out this first pitch in 1999. He was a revered and loved man, not only for his baseball prowess but also for his wonderful way with words. (Getty)
Yogi Berra, the much beloved and incredibly talented baseball Hall of Famer, died at 90. But his spirit will live on in all the quotes and humorous quips that he’s coined over the years. As fans are already saying, it ain’t over till it’s over — and with Yogi, it’s definitely not over because his “yogiisms” live on to lift our spirits and bring us a smile.
Here are some of his famous sayings, as shared by his fans on Twitter:
On Baseball
Thoughts & prayers with Yogi Berra’s friends & family. He was one-of-a-kind. #YogiBerra @MichaelStusser #yogiisms http://t.co/N7hghHJ13w
“He hits from both sides of the plate, he’s Amphibious!” ~ Yogi Berra #YogiIsms #RIPYogiBerra #HOF #MyIdol 😭😭😭😭 #RealTears
“How can you hit and think at the same time?” #Yogiisms
Common Sense and Funny Quips
the master himself even had quotes about pizza. #yogiisms http://t.co/P4oFLULJiN
The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase. #yogiberra
Words to Live By
“It ain’t over till it’s over.” #YogiBerra #Yogiisms #RIP #GodsGiftToBaseball
“If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” #Yogiisms
“If you don’t know where you’re going you might wind up someplace else.” Yogi Berra #Yogiisms
So long #YogiBerra An authentic piece of Americana and now it can truly be said “The future ain’t what it used to be” http://t.co/cQcSACNTG8
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Yogi Berra’s Famous ‘Yogiisms’ to Live By