Yogi: The Autobiography of a Professional Baseball Player

by Yogi Berra

Genres: Baseball

234 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra was an American Major League Baseball catcher, outfielder, and manager. He played almost his entire 19-year baseball career (1946–1965) for the New York Yankees. Berra was one of only four players to be named the Most Valuable Player of the American League three times and is one of only six managers to lead both American and National League teams to the World Series. As a player, coach, or manager, Berra appeared in 21 World Series. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.

Reviews

[Stephen Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read first in 1961

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read ... I know of Yogi Berra because I grew up with two brothers who loved the sport. I recognized names of other great players but they were all done playing ball before I was even born. I like to think Berra wrote this book the same way he talked.