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Yogi Berra
1925–2015St. Louis, MOItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Yankees catcher
Biography
Yankees catcher; 10 World Series rings; Yogi-isms; born Lawrence Peter Berra; most wins of any player. Baseball Hall of Fame; 3x AL MVP; 10 World Series rings (most ever); 18 All-Star selections
Notable For
- Yankees catcher
- 10 World Series rings
- Yogi-isms
- born Lawrence Peter Berra
Honors & Recognition
- Baseball Hall of Fame
- 3x AL MVP
- 10 World Series rings (most ever)
- 18 All-Star selections
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yogi Berra Italian?
Yes — Yogi Berra is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Yankees catcher
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1925–2015
- Birth Place
- St. Louis, MO
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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