Yogi Berra (1925-2015) was an iconic American baseball player, manager, and coach. He played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the New York Yankees, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in the sport's history. He was born Lawrence Peter Berra on May 12, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri. Berra was an 18-time All-Star and won 10 World Series championships as a player, the most in MLB history. Known for his powerful hitting and strong defensive skills, he had a career batting average of .285, with 358 home runs and 1,430 runs batted in. He also won the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award three times. After retiring as a player, Berra had successful stints as a manager and coach, leading both the Yankees and the New York Mets to pennants. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Berra was also famous for his humorous and paradoxical quotes, known as "Yogi-isms," such as "It ain't over 'til it's over". He passed away on September 22, 2015, in West Caldwell, New Jersey, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of baseball.