Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra net worth is $5 Million
Lawrence Pietro “Yogi” Berra was born on the 12th May 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri USA, and died on the 22nd September 2015 in West Caldwell, New Jersey. He was best known for being not only a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, but was also a coach and manager. He was considered to be one of the best baseball catchers, as he won thrice the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
Have you ever wondered how rich was Yogi Berra? According to authoritative sources, it was estimated that the overall amount of Yogi Berra’s net worth was over $5 million, with the main sum of this fortune coming from his career in the sports industry as a professional baseball player, coach and manager. Another source came from appearing in a documentary movie.
Yogi Berra Net Worth $5 Million
Yogi Berra was raised with four siblings in the Italian area “The Hill” of St. Louis by Pietro Berra and Paolina Longoni, who were Italian immigrants. He went to South Side Catholic High School (now St. Mary’s High School) together with Joe Garagiola, a baseball player. Yogi didn’t finish school, as he left after the eighth grade and worked in a coal yard, to support the family. Soon he started learning how to play baseball in the positions of catcher, and infield as well. In no time, thanks to his skills, Yogi became a player in local American Legion teams, where he continued to develop his baseball skills, but also earned the nickname Yogi, as he resembled a Hindu yogi, according to his friend and teammate Jack Maguire.
Berra`s professional career began in 1946, after he returned from the World War II, where he served as a gunner`s mate on the USS Bayfield, playing in the Minor league for the Newark Bears. However, thanks to his great performance, he was called up by the New York Yankees the following season, and stayed with the team, until 1963, when he switched to work as a manager for the team, but in 1965 returned to baseball as a player, but this time he played for the New York Mets, where he finished his playing career.
During his time with the Yankees, Berra was 10 times World Series Champion, in 1947, five times consecutively from 1949 until 1953, and in the 1956, 1958, 1961 and the last one in 1962. Furthermore, Berra was named into the All Star team 18 times, consecutively from 1948 until 1962, considering that two all-star game were played from 1959 until 1962.
After retirement, Berra first started to work as a manager of the New York Yankees, but the following year he became the coach of the New York Mets, and stayed with the team until 1971. During that time, Berra won his first World Series Champion title as a coach in 1969. Berra then became the manager of the team until 1975, when he decided again to switch jersey, and rejoin the New York Yankees as coach. Berra won two more World Series Champion titles with the Yankees as a coach, making it his 13th in total. Before he left baseball for good, Berra served as manager of the Yankees, and was a coach of the Houston Astros from 1986 until 1989, which further increased his overall net worth.
Regarding Yogi Berra’s personal life, he married Carmen in January of 1949, with whom he had three children. Their residence was in Montclair, New Jersey, where he passed away at the age of 90 from complications caused by a stroke. Yogi was recognized as a big supporter of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). He was a recipient of an honorary degree from Montclair State University, which opened the Yogi Berra Museum.
That Touch of Mink, Henry and Me, Yogi Berra: American Sports Legend
TV Shows
Yogi and a Movie
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Trademark
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His malaprops and "Yogi-isms"
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Quote
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Speaking about 1973 New York Mets' miracle finish: People thought we were dead.
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(When asked by a teammate why he endorsed a product that he hardly ever used) Because they paid me in cash, which is almost as good as money. (a line that was used years later in a commercial he did for AFLAC Insurance Co.).
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We grew up founding our dreams on the infinite promise of American advertising.
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Never answer an anonymous letter.
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If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be.
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(On why New York lost the 1960 World Series to Pittsburgh): We made too many wrong mistakes.
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Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too.
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You can't compare me to my father. Our similarities are different.
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So I'm ugly. I never saw anyone hit with his face.
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He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious.
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In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.
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I knew I was going to take the wrong train, so I left early.
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How long have you known me, Jack? And you still don't know how to spell my name. - Upon receiving a check from Jack Buck made out to "bearer.
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I don't know (if they were men or women fans running naked across the field). They had bags over their heads.
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You should always go to other people's funerals, otherwise, they won't come to yours.
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I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did.
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God Bless this wonderful game they call baseball.
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The future ain't what it used to be.
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Slump? I ain't in no slump. I'm just not hitting.
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What the hell is wrong with him now? (when told by his wife that she's taken one of their sons to see the movie Dr. Zhivago)
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Pair up by threes.
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I want to thank everybody for making this night necessary.
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I never said half the things I said.
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You can observe a lot by watching.
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Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel.
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It's deja vu all over again.
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It's so crowded nobody goes there anymore.
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It gets late early out here.
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It ain't over 'til it's over.
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I usually take a two-hour nap, from one o'clock to four.
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Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical.
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A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.
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Fact
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Inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.
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Inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2009 (inaugural class).
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Inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.
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In reporting Berra's death, the Associated Press newswire initially sent out a story whose first lines read, "New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Bear has died. He was 90". Several newspapers posted the incorrect wording on their websites before a correction was issued.
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Special Advisor to the New York Yankees [1999]
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His granddaughter, Lindsay Berra, is a senior writer for ESPN the Magazine.
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He was inducted in the 2007 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services to sports.
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Made major league debut on 22 September 1946.
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Inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 1992.
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The Yogi Berra Stadium is located in Little Falls New Jersey on the Montclair State University campus, named in his honor as a longtime resident of nearby Montclair, New Jersey.
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Filed a $10 million suit in Manhattan State Supreme Court against TBS for use of his name in an advertisement for Sex and the City (1998). The ad, which has appeared on New York City buses and in subways, gives possible definitions of "yogasm" as: (a) a type of yo-yo trick, (b) sex with Yogi Berra and (c) what Samantha has with a guy from yoga class. Berra claims that his name and reputation has been tainted (27 January 2005).
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Named to the Major League Baseball's American League All-Star team for fifteen consecutive years (1948-1962).
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Played for the Major League Baseball's New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963 and the New York Mets in 1965.
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Participated in the Normandy invasion as a gunner's mate on D-Day.
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Played in four games as a Met in 1965; retired after being struck out three times on fastballs by Tony Cloninger.
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Was upset over the way he was fired as manager of the Yankees in 1985; vowed he would have nothing to do with them as long as George M. Steinbrenner III was the owner. Has since reconciled with Steinbrenner.
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Used to have a one minute move critic show on national television.
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One of a handful of managers to win pennants in both American and National Leagues (1964 Yankees, 1973 Mets).
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Managed the Yankees in 1964, the Mets from 1972 to 1975, and the Yankees again in 1984 and 1985
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Coached the Yankees in 1963, the Mets from 1965 to 1972, the Yankees again from 1976 to 1983, and the Astros from 1986 to 1989.
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Made cameo appearance on General Hospital (1963) as Dr. Lawrence P. Berra.
His son Dale Berra played shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros from 1977 to 1987.
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The cartoon character Yogi Bear is named after him.
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Grew up with Joe Garagiola. Won three American League Most Valuable Player awards (1951, 1954 & 1955). Selected to baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Managed both New York Yankees and Mets to World Series appearances.
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Born at 2:00am-CDT
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As of 1997, played in more World Series game than any other player (75). Also holds records for most World Series at-bats (259), hits (71) and doubles (10). He never hit a triple in any World Series.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Closers
2010
TV Movie
Guest
The Great 8s
2009
TV Movie
Guest
Yogi and a Movie
2005
TV Series
Talent
Arli$$
2002
TV Series
Yogi Berra
Bryant Gumbel/Walt Disney World Celebrity Golf Tournament
1999
TV Movie
The Phil Silvers Show
1957
TV Series
Yogi Berra
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
61*
2001
TV Movie consultant
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
That Touch of Mink
1962
our special thanks to: and to those New York Yankees
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Henry & Me
2014
Himself (voice)
Charlie Rose
1998-2012
TV Series
Himself - Guest
All-Star Dealers
2012
TV Series
Himself
Boys in the Hall
2011
TV Series
Himself
Late Show with David Letterman
2001-2011
TV Series
Himself - At Yankees Spring Training / Himself
Prime 9
2009-2011
TV Series
Himself
30 for 30
2010
TV Series documentary
Himself
Yankeeography
2009
TV Series
Himself
Ace of Cakes
2009
TV Series
Himself
2008 MLB All-Star Game
2008
TV Special
Himself - Pre-Game Hall of Fame Ceremony / Ceremonial First Pitch
Pride Against Prejudice: The Larry Doby Story
2007
TV Movie documentary
Himself (uncredited)
War Stories with Oliver North
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
Toots
2006
Documentary
Himself
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2005-2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Tony Danza Show
2005
TV Series
Himself
Mantle
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
This Week in Baseball
2005
TV Series
Himself
CenterStage
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
Catching Up!
2004
TV Special
Guest
The Tim McCarver Show
2003
TV Series
Himself - Guest
100 Years of the World Series
2003
Video documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2000-2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Greatest Summer of My Life: Billy Crystal and the Making of '61*'
2001
TV Special documentary
Himself
60 Minutes
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself - Former Baseball Player (segment "The Rocket")
Joe DiMaggio: The Final Chapter
2000
TV Movie documentary
Himself
60 Minutes Wednesday
1999
TV Series documentary
Himself - Former New York Yankees Manager (segment "Yankees: The Boss")
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1998
TV Series
Himself
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream
1995
Documentary
Himself
The Pat Sajak Show
1989
TV Series
Himself
Good Morning America
1989
TV Series
Himself
Late Night with David Letterman
1989
TV Series
Himself
New York Yankees (The Movie)
1987
Documentary
Himself
Greats of the Game
1985
TV Series
Guest
Saturday Night Live
1984
TV Series
Himself
1982 MLB All-Star Game
1982
TV Special
Himself - AL Honorary Captain
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Joe Garagiola
1976
TV Special
Himself
Greatest Sports Legends
1976
TV Series
Himself
1974 MLB All-Star Game
1974
TV Special
Himself - NL Manager
1973 World Series
1973
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Mets Manager
1973 National League Championship Series
1973
TV Series
Himself - New York Mets Manager
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1964-1968
TV Series
Himself - Guest
1964 World Series
1964
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Manager
The Ed Sullivan Show
1951-1964
TV Series
Himself
What's My Line?
1951-1964
TV Series
Himself - Mystery Guest
1963 World Series
1963
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter
1962 World Series
1962
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter / Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
That Touch of Mink
1962
Himself (uncredited)
1961 World Series
1961
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Left Fielder
1960 World Series
1960
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Left Fielder / Himself - New York Yankees Catcher / Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter / ...
Candid Camera
1960
TV Series
Himself
1958 World Series
1958
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
1958 MLB All-Star Game
1958
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1957 World Series
1957
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
1957 MLB All-Star Game
1957
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1956 World Series
1956
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
1956 MLB All-Star Game
1956
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1955 World Series
1955
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1955
TV Series
Himself - Baseball Player
1955 MLB All-Star Game
1955
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1954 MLB All-Star Game
1954
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1953 World Series
1953
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
The Jackie Gleason Show
1953
TV Series
Himself
1953 MLB All-Star Game
1953
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1952 World Series
1952
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
The Name's the Same
1952
TV Series
Himself - Contestant
1952 MLB All-Star Game
1952
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
All Star Summer Revue
1952
TV Series
Himself - Baseball Player
1951 World Series
1951
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
1951 MLB All-Star Game
1951
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
Texaco Star Theatre
1951
TV Series
Himself - Baseball Player
1950 World Series
1950
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
1950 MLB All-Star Game
1950
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1949 World Series
1949
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher
1949 MLB All-Star Game
1949
TV Special
Himself - AL Catcher
1947 World Series
1947
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Catcher / Himself - New York Yankees Right Fielder / Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter / ...
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
MLB Network Presents
2016
TV Series
Himself
Entertainment Tonight
2015
TV Series
Himself
Media Buzz
2015
TV Series
Himself
Conan
2015
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Mike & Mike
2015
TV Series
Himself - Baseball Hall of Famer
Prime 9
2009-2011
TV Series
Himself
A Hall for Heroes: The Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction of 1939
2010
TV Movie documentary
Himself
DHL Presents Major League Baseball Hometown Heroes
2006
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
1955, Seven Days of Fall
2005
Documentary
Himself
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
60 Minutes
2001
TV Series documentary
Himself - Former Baseball Player (segment "The Rocket")